The Old And The Young

the old man sat and rested
with thoughts heavy on his mind
with so little time and so much to do
he finds life truly unkind

the young man rushed by quickly
with no destination or plan
and with no regard for others
ran fast into the old man

their bodies became entangled
their thoughts became entwined
the irony of their situation
went from awkward to sublime

the old man thanked his good fortune
for now he had a chance
to pass his knowledge to this vessel
who just knocked him on his pants

the young man sat there empty
and for the first time finally thought
if I continue without a direction
my life will be for naught