The Facts of Life

Sticks and stones will break your bones
But hard liquor will kill you quicker

A penny saved is a penny earned
A dollar lent is a dollar burned

Free advice doesn't cost a cent
But it won't help you pay the rent

To gain success trust your ambition
Don't ever trust a politician

Live your life by the golden rule
Don't waste your life by being cruel

Take deep breaths when feeling nervous
Thank a veteran for their service

Live for today forget the past
Fair weathered friendships never last

Don't let hate invade your heart
It's hard to quit once you start
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Brotherton Avatar
August 5, 2023 at 7:41 AM
Great advice for making it through life my friend. I thank you for your service. Have a blessed day my friend.
Campanella Avatar
August 4, 2023 at 10:24 PM
Poet Randy nice one here - I liked this imagery & "Take deep breaths when feeling nervous Thank a veteran for their service" Good Luck with your poetry - STAY SAFE too!
Freie Avatar
August 4, 2023 at 10:52 PM
Thanks Perry, as a veteran myself, I'll try to stay safe as possible in this world gone crazy. Thanks for the feedback Brother. You stay safe as well.
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