Dad
Son, I want you to listen to me.I have something important to say.
Yes Dad…
No son, really listen. Come, sit next to me.
Ok Dad.
I’m not young like you, but I was once.
I know Dad. If this is about the…
No son it’s not. You promised to listen.
Sorry Dad…
Well, can you see I’m aging? I’m not the same as I was before.
You look great for your age.
Yes? How old am I?
You are 50.
No son, I’m over 100 years old.
Like I said Dad, you look great for your age.
In my life I have seen a lot of things.I’ve seen a rainbow after a storm. I’ve seen clouds that took a swim in the ocean. I’ve seen divers find treasures only to die of sunburn. I’ve seen captains risk their lives to save a whale and others risk a whale to save their lives. My son, I’ve seen a lot. Every wrinkle, every stain of rust, every hole in my crumbling body is something I’ve seen and learned.
I know Dad… can I go now?
Son, you promised me you listen, will you keep your promise?
Yes Dad.
Well, after all I’ve seen there is one thing I know.
What’s that Dad?
I’ve learned that I know nothing. I can’t explain, and I can’t predict anything. Life is a big storm, and we must assume we can drown in any minute. I don’t understand so many things. If I know nothing, how do I know that? Now son, now I know you were listening. I think it’s my time to go.
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