They Can Be Offensive

'Tis said from life we've been learning since before we've learned how to crawl Yet some into their eighties do not seem wise at all They can be offensive in things that they say And for to put down others go out of their way In life they have reached a great age for to give them their due But no fool like an old fool can also be true Those who claim that wisdom to old age belong In so many instances have got it wrong From wisdom any age group one cannot exclude I've met old and young people who in ways are quite rude The onset of old age doesn't guarantee common sense Some into their eighties with their words cause offence for injured feelings a verbal slur can be the fuel And even some aged people with their words can be cruel