Don'T Impress Them

You shouldn't try impressing folks 
above you;

       they'll just look down their noses 
       if you try to,

                sneering and snickering at whatever 
                you do.


Nor should you show off to folks 
below you;

       they'll think you're either lying or 
       plainly lucky;

                envious, they won't give credit 
                where it is due.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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