Fruitful Cooperation

The way this generation Behaves is just a shame! For they respect no laws of men- Dishonor father’s name. Thus spake the wise old elders Who sought to place the blame. But have you ever reckoned That we of you are fruit? That sometimes, for example, You have done things not so cute? And the plant can’t be much better Than the old and gnarled root! We’re good enough to fight the wars Which age has perpetrated, And driven cruel foes far back At which you are elated; And keep on...