Old Man, Young Man

i heard a young man say
"Many things in one day,
will make trouble come your way."

I also heard an old man say
"Few things in one day,
will make fortune come your way."

I then told the young man
"Too many things bring headache"

I then told the old man
"Too few things bring heartache."

We went on our way.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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