OT-The Little Boy and the Old Man.

[Guest guest]

Said the little boy, " Sometimes I drop my spoon. "

Said the old man, " I do that, too. "

The little boy whispered, " I wet my pants. "

" I do that too, " laughed the little old man.

Said the little boy, " I often cry. "

The old man nodded, " So do I. "

" But worst of all, " said the boy, " it seems

Grown-ups don't pay attention to me. "

And he felt the warmth of a wrinkled old hand.

" I know what you mean, " said the little old man.

-- Shel Silverstein