old souls

they are often called

old souls.
wisdom within beyond their
years.

born into knowing what we
are yet to know.

strange creatures among us.
men

in boys clothes.
girls

all grown.

it's in their eyes, their voice
the words
they choose.

they just know
the list of grievances
we all
will endure.

love, hate, death and the rest.

add pain and suffering into
the mix.

do they have answers?
no,
of course not.

but they know of what it is.