When we first see them it's an exciting event. Spring has come! They are beautiful in their first stages.

Standing tall in all of their glory.

As they get older ...

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they begin to droop and get a little crinkly on their edges ...

It's the same with us ... we get wrinkles and some gray hair.

We're not as desired as we were in our younger days ...

and often passed by for someone or something younger and in a more fit stage of life.

We are still a valued part of society ...

after all, what would life be if there were only the young and beautiful ... 

Never bend your head. Always hold it high.

Look the world straight in the eye.

Helen Keller