Conversation (Quadruple Tanka)

CONNVERSATION (quadruple Tanka) Young: “what do old men do?” Old: “are ya tryin’ ta be cute?” Young: “no cute is for kids” Old: “you plannin’ ta write a book?” Young: “some day I too will be old and I need to know i’m not trying to be cute not writing a book tell me what do old men do?” Old: “well friend this will take some thought let’s start with monday” Young: “great! the first day of the week Old: “just wait i’m thinkin’ ……… Young: “don’t bother with step-by-step just be general old man” Old: wait! now let me see……. Young: “why not start with breakfast” Old: “oh! I’m way past that” Young: “okay why not fill me in” Old: “too late i’m ready for bed”