Malaphorisms, or, Sayings Unsaid

We grew up with aphorisms-- Pithy, witty observations; Some may only be sophisms That were passed through generations. Old but not anachronisms, They’re still true in many nations. They have kept their witticisms And established strong foundations. As I’m fond of verbalisms, I have made some alterations, I call them malaphorisms, Please take them without vexations: 1. A bird in the hand is worth … the same in the other hand. 2. Birds of the same feather … belong to the same species. 3. Do not put off for tomorrow what you can … put off for the day after tomorrow. 4. Two heads are better than … none. 5. If there’s a will, there’s a … future tense. 6. Tell me who your friends are, and I will tell …. them who you are. 7. A tree is known by its fruit … unless you don’t know the fruit, either. 8. The grass is always greener on the other side … where the dog’s pee doesn’t reach. 9. A picture is worth a thousand … dollars, or, it depends on the artist. 10. Better late than … later. 11. All work and no play makes Jack …, or anyone, exhausted. 12. Fools rush in where … there is no need to rush. 13. If others can, … let them do it. 14. One man’s meat is … not enough for two. 15. Time and tide … start with t- and end with -e. November 6, 2024 Baguio City, Philippines