Never Say Never: A Family Recipe For Chicken Stir Fry

Never say never, always say "perhaps;" unless it's a
Wedding, a funeral, or your daughter's v-ball game.
Never say never, instead say "maybe."
Never feel forced to use rhyme, tired is the fad despite the ear's need 
To smile at the sound of music; rhymes are for the dullard, 
Like Dr. Seuss and Mother Hubbard. 
Never say never to your kids lest your aim is to model 
Human folly & the grace-skill of Forgiveness. 
This will all be over soon so please don't cry. 
Y'know this whole poem goes way better with chicken stir-fry.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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