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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Loveless Avatar
November 27, 2013 at 10:32 PM
I freaking LOVE this! Made me laugh ;)
Foulk Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 7:39 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.
Hendricks Avatar
April 10, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Very funny, Ralph. Perfect rhythm-and-rhythm. I enjoyed this one.
Devonshire Avatar
April 6, 2011 at 3:50 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
Johnson Avatar
April 6, 2011 at 12:42 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
Brown Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 4:19 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
Mehta Avatar
March 31, 2011 at 1:51 PM
Nice humor flowing through, Ralph
Haick Avatar
March 31, 2011 at 8:50 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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