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And the Sage Scattered His Mouth

When you’re in Africa be African The power of crocodile is in the water Life’s a fog; eat the wisdom of the sages The ineducable carries shame in his buttocks The dog attacks one with torn trousers A lion that hunts for rats is no hero at all However hot your anger is it can’t boil an egg A boat can’t go forward if each rows his own way If you’re dancing with rivals close no eye Ignorance is a form of environmental pollution A quiet baby dies on its mother’s back and; Goats collect their debts when the lion breaks its leg A dog does not chew the bone tied around its neck Never allow the striker to shave your wounded head If you wear grass clothes never sit near glowing fire Importantly, be a lion for a day than a sheep for ever

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Date: 12/5/2016 2:42:00 AM
Sigh... Once again, poor sheep. However, cheers, Solomon, very nice poem. : )
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Solomon Ochwo-Oburu
Date: 12/5/2016 8:53:00 AM
Exciting! Thanks, Doug. I hope to generate more poems that can touch souls around the world. Solomon

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