A pretty young girl and a handsome young lad
Walked through the park with a smile, not sad
They saw an old man with a friendly grin
And greeted him warmly, inviting him in

The old man stood tall, with a twinkle in his eye
And talked of his youth, oh so high in the sky
He told them of days when he was young and bold
And how he would run, never getting tired or cold

The kids listened with awe, as the old man spoke
And they realized that everyone's life is a joke
For though the old man was wise, and had lived long
He still had the spirit, to dance and sing a song

So don't judge a book by its cover, you see
For inside we're all young, wild and free
And though our outside may show our age
It's the laughter we share that turns each page.

Reflections

1. What was the old man's attitude towards life?
2. Why do you think the young girl and boy were happy to talk to the old man?
3. What did the old man teach the young girl and boy about age and youth?
4. Why is it important not to judge a book by its cover?
5. Can you think of any other examples of people who are young at heart?
6. What does the story teach us about the meaning of youth and aging?