
So What's the Use? Exploring Life's Eternal Query
Free Short Stories
Ama Nkrumah
4/21/20251 min read
Life's Eternal Query
DID it ever occur to you that a man's life is
full of cussedness? He comes into the
world without his consent, and goes out against
his will, and the trip between is exceedingly
rocky.
When he is little, the big girls kiss him; when he
is big, the little girls kiss him. If he is poor, he is
a bad manager; if he is rich, he's a crook. If he
is prosperous, everybody wants to do him a
favor; if he needs credit, they hand him a lemon.
If he is in politics, it is for graft; if out of
politics, he is no good to his country. If he
doesn't give to charity, he's a tightwad; if he
does, it's for show. If he is actively religious,
he is a hypocrite; and if he takes no interest in
religion, he is a heathen.
If he is affectionate, he is a soft mark; if he cares
for no one, he is cold-blooded. If he dies young,
there was a great future for him ; if he lives to an
old age, he missed his calling.
If you don't fight, you're yellow; if you do,
you're a brute.
If you save your money, you're a grouch; if
you spend it, you're a loafer; if you get it, you're a
grafter, and if you don't get it, you're a bum.
So what's the use ?
Conclusion: Embracing the Journey
Ultimately, the question of “So what's the use?” doesn’t have a definitive answer. It’s meant to be pondered, dissected, and explored. Every individual’s answer will be different, shaped by personal experiences and aspirations. Instead of seeking an ultimate purpose, perhaps the key is to embrace the journey, appreciate the moments, and learn from every experience along the way. Remember, life is not a destination but a continuous process of learning and becoming. And that, in itself, is where we can find our use.
