Young and Not-So-Young

The young imagine life ahead

With lots of paths for choosing

And many opportunities

They rarely think of losing.

 

They needn’t rush because they have

The promise of tomorrows

And focus on the joys to come,

Not thinking of the sorrows.

 

The not-so-young make plans but maybe

Question their endurance

And possibly, when booking flights,

Consider some insurance.

 

The old, with wisdom gained through much

Experience of troubles

Defend themselves against the world

In self-protective bubbles.

 

The young cannot imagine

Such a shield to stave off worry

But the not-so-young might realize

Aging causes time to hurry.