He Seemed A Nice Old Fellow

He was not intoxicated though he walked on unsteady feet He did look a bit fragile as he shuffled down the street He did look more than eighty the years had left him gray And it was very obvious he had known a better day. He seemed a nice old fellow with warmth in his hello The gentle sort of person one would like to better know But I was in a hurry with someone for to meet And time does not wait for anyone the clock I had to beat. I said hello in passing he smiled and looked my way He looked wise and very happy and he wished me a good day I feel sure he would have chatted if to stop for a chat I had the time He is the inspiration of this rather slipshod rhyme. An elderly person I did not know our meeting was by chance And perhaps I'd have got to know him better except for circumstance I did have an appointment for which I was running late And the clock keeps ever ticking and time on none does wait.