The Young People's Guide To Life

There is nothing I can tell you about this life;
nothing I could tell you that you would understand.
The point-less-ness in advice.

I can tell you that nothing
happens by chance.
But that would only enable you or frustrate you.
I could tell you that all myths
started with a spark of truth,
but that would overwhelm you.

I might tell you that there is nothing
if their is not love.
But you have never really loved.
I would tell you that excess
speaks it's own terms
but today that is your joy.
I should say not to pollute you body.
(there is no way to dig your way out of a hole)
Moderation would be your argument.
I can tell you that expectations
fall short.
You should only expect breath and a beating heart;
nothing less, nothing more.
You would call me a simpleton, dazed.
I could tell you that a daisy
would teach you more about God
that any living being,
then I would be a madman, confused.
I might tell you that you are not young,
but mature, eternal and permanent.
Then you would question my sources.

So be young.
There is nothing I could tell you
that you would understand,
until you already understood it.

March 2006