«So that’s how it works!» —he rejoiced at the idea,
Used it, forgot,
But later returned to it,
For he felt a familiar problem.

Though with a different shade and new demands,
Depending on circumstances and on age.
With emotions more restrained
A man should grow.

And so the obstacle-rakes lie,
Unsurpassed teachers.
The old still learn to go around them,
And the young step on them again.