The Secret
The secret of life said the woman, is to behave
In a way that is generally thought of as good.
To be careful of word and kind in thought,
And never get overwrought
About things that do not matter
The secret of life said the man, is to be strong
And brave and bawdy, to treat others
With authority and boldness,
And always win the fights
You choose to engage in
The secret of life said the child is to cry
When needy, and cry when sad.
To be happy with small things like
Paper and sand, to not become
emotionless or overbearing
The secret of life is to not grow old.
Copyright © Kaye Locke | Year Posted 2010
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