The Now

when i was young
i skipped the now
rushed to the next
challenge

frustrated by
the inability to change
something so elementary
as the now

then i grew old
lounging in the shade
drinking jasmine tea
inhaling the aroma

hearing the efforts of the young
i paused
smiled
even smirked

young meets old
surprised
how come they act
so differently

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