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Thinking Outside the Square

Think outside the square, If you care, Think outside the square, If you dare, Think outside the square, If you don't easily despair. Think outside the square, If you think you know the right people, Who can get you into the right circle, One where they won't belittle. Think outside the square, But learn how to wrangle, Your way out of a triangle, Where they won't appreciate your angle. Think outside the square, Without going through a hoop, To get out of a loop, Before they put you in a coop. Think outside the square, But don't dive back in to share , With those who don't care, And can't think outside the square. Think outside the square, Find someone with money to spare, Who does not care, If you are outside the square, To fund your idea, And then you can go fishing, Where squares, circles and triangles no longer dominate your thinking.

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Date: 5/3/2020 11:53:00 AM
Another poem on the list ... with nary a comment! I loved how this poem was both light and quirky (I mean... we are talking about shapes, for crying out loud!)... yet at the same time had something to teach. I think that's the most engaging way to teach a lesson is when it's sprinkled with fun. Very Seuss-like musings here. As a side note: when I saw your title I immediately thought of an old poem I wrote called "Thinking Outside the Book" ... this one, however, is much more well thought out...
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David Smith
Date: 5/3/2020 3:13:00 PM
Thank you. It is all too easy to give up on an idea and go with the majority view to feel safe. The human race would not have advanced much if we all played it safe. That was my message. I particularly admire people who take a punt on those who think outside the square, who risk their lifestyle by investing their money on something unproven. Thanks again David in NZ

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