One Night

He was walking alone along the street.

He walked past an old man, who was sitting in front of his house in a rocking chair, smoking.

"Why are you fustrated?" the old man asked.

Startled, the young man stared back.

Why should I tell you, old man. I don't even know you!

"Is that so? I don't feel it.", the young man said.

"Even if the people around you are down, you are not."

"You are who you are. Be strong in your beliefs."

The young man turned and looked at the old man.

The old man smiled.

The young man smiled back, and continued walking.