I met an old man
On the pathway of life
He was about to step off
I inquired of him why

He said he was tired
And his days they were through
It was time to pass on
This torch to the youth

I said there was much
That I needed to learn
He replied it's not something your taught
It's something you earn

If I would just set
Selfish ambition aside
Then I could get on
With the true meaning of life

We hit the crest of the hill
He turned to me and said
You didn't follow me here
My son you were lead

If you'll look down below
At the world that you see
The wisdom you search
Is not in desires
Or even in wants
It's in others needs