A Fleeting Thought

Just now I had a thought flit through my brain At least I thought I had, but now it’s gone again. Of course, I should have spoken up and not delayed Cos now it can’t be found. Seems it strayed. Next time I get another thought like that I’ll keep it in mind until I’ve grabbed my hat Under which I’ll keep it safe, until needed, For a good thought should always be heeded. We should never waste a worthy thought, But use it immediately, when it’s first thought, Or all essential reasoning comes to naught! When we were young, that’s what teachers taught. As we grow older, age should not change The way we keep our thoughts nor rearrange The manner in which we’d use a worthy thought. Thus to safeguard our thought, when moments are fraught With other matters which might allow it to go astray? We must seize the moment, and use it straight away. But hush! It’s evident my thought has returned again; Seeks immediate acknowledgement from my brain. So let me quickly speak of what I’d a thought to say, Before it is lost once more or goes astray! So without further ado this is what I’d a thought to say: Oh damn! Would you believe? It’s already gone away! Rhymer. February 3rd, 2018