Saturday, January 21, 2012

two extremes

walking this narrow centuries old lane
under shade rendered by old stone buildings
on our narrow cobblestone way
a young mother ahead is pushing
an empty stroller with her right hand
stooped forward holding the hand
of her tiny toddler with her left
as he advances in hesitant wobbly steps
i amble alongside them
in tentative pace indicative of age

on the graph of human existence
heading along the path of life
aside the mother are two extremes
one is nearly there
the other fresh out of the gate

2 comments:

TomC said...

An observation of the mighty fine kind thanks Jack.

Annie said...

It's a poignant picture, beautifully presented. Thank you, Jack.