“They say we don’t have a sense of humor,” chortled Harold. “I’ve lived long enough to have been manipulated in all ways.” Harold, a retired Bishop, was speaking to Laurence, a retired Elder. Subject: This old church which some entrepreneur had named THE ELDER ESTATE. The building had been remodeled inside, providing apartments for retired religious leaders.
“It’s a good thing I can’t see well enough to be annoyed by those people down there. What do you think, Laurence?”
“They don’t bother me any; I can’t even hear them.”
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“Wisdom is with aged men, With long life is understanding. Luke 2:36-38
Written for Rochelle’s https://rochellewisoff.com/2022/02/23/25-february-2022/ 100-word story based on the picture prompt. PHOTO PROMPT © Roger Bultot
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Sweet aroma 
yes, at some stage you have to shut the world out.
At some stage the have no choice. The body ages and the senses give way; hopefully not always.
Almost a Zen story
I don’t know enough about Zen to classify this story as Zen. To me, it is just a realistic story of life and aging. I intended for it to be taken with humor, hopefully by using the word “chortled.”
The luxury of old age. We just have to live with the frustrations of our senses.
Yes, find the good in the hand we are dealt.
I agree with Neil – there’s definitely a sort of Zen wisdom happening here! Lovely.
Thanks for the comment. Sorry, I can’t claim a little credit for the “wisdom” of these old fellows. There’s not a drop of Zen in me! All this time I thought I was absorbing a little bit of Solomon in me. Joking and Smiling at you, Patricia.
It may be the key to elder wisdom is not being able to hear or see anything. At least they are living in a newly remodeled dwelling with others who understand them.
Anyway, we (old folks) have generally accepted the fact that we are dealing with physical losses. Thanks for the comment.
This old folk agrees with you 🙂 You’re welcome.