The Beggar And The Slave

I saw an old man lying by the side of the street staring into oblivion,
what a simple existence, purposeless and futile, my opinion.
he saw a young man busily running around in futile pursuit,
only to fulfill what he was taught, someone's ideal to suit.
I see the existence of a beggar, idle and senseless,
he sees the life of a slave, brainwashed and defenseless...

--(by-Shahriar Shahriari)--