The lie of youth
Is that only they can understand the world
And we who came before
Are doddering and foolish

The lie of age
Is the knowing smile
Of having been there too
While pretending
That they’re wrong

MATTHEW HUPERT is a founder of the the NeuroNautic Institute and NeuroNautic Press.  He is the author of 2 full length collections and several chapbooks. Matthew hosts several poetry reading series, including the annual showcase for New York voices, Night in the Naked City, and the monthly series, NeuroNautic Institute Presents. His goal is to be the stick your Zen master hits you with.