Nonsense For Sure

Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day.
At least that's what I hear.
Teach a man to fish and he'll sit in a rowboat
fishing and drinking beer! 

When advised to "fight fire with fire"
please think about it twice.
Remember, firemen fight fire with water
so I kinda question that advice!

I'm told the way to get ahead
is by using your ambition.
They say "shoulder to the wheel, nose to the grindstone".
However, now try working in that position!

Don't believe in superstition.
Folks will think you are a schmuck.
Besides if you believe in it
it's gonna bring  bad luck!

I try to avoid a lot of things,
that will cause me degradation.
I can resist most anything,
that is, except temptation!

I always try my very best
not to make mistakes
In fact if wasn't for my faults,
I'd be perfect for goodness sakes!

These are some of the random thoughts 
that keep  running through my mind.
It's just a lot of nonsense,
but it sure helped me unwind.

(Soupers - Sorry you chose to read this
nonsense.  Surely you must have
something better to do! Thanks anyway.)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 11/27/2013 10:32:00 PM
I freaking LOVE this! Made me laugh ;)
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Date: 4/11/2011 7:39:00 PM
no I love it, it takes a wise man to write stuff like this and to come up with these things amazes me. a very good write, enjoyed reading it, keep posting them. thank you for A Rose Fell and for your comments.
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Date: 4/10/2011 11:53:00 AM
Very funny, Ralph. Perfect rhythm-and-rhythm. I enjoyed this one.
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Date: 4/6/2011 3:50:00 PM
LOL :) Fighting fire with fire? Always bad advice. As for working while keeping your shoulder to the wheel and nose to the grindstone, I can't think of one occupation that could require such a position. You really make me laugh, Ralph. Thanks for stopping by. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/6/2011 12:42:00 PM
Glad you commented on my win so I found the trail to this great poem. Very funny and true. Some of the wise sayings aren't so wise. Love, Joyce
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Date: 4/1/2011 4:19:00 AM
You have lightened my day Ralph thank you for sharing your thoughts. We all need a little calmness from time to time. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/31/2011 1:51:00 PM
Nice humor flowing through, Ralph
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Date: 3/31/2011 8:50:00 AM
LOL! Thanks for sharing your random thoughts, Ralph. Don't be surprised to find that you've helped some of us relax too. : ) In fact, I will add this to my list of Favs today. Great job! Always, Annalise
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