Whose Philosophy

Who said cleanliness is 
Next to godliness?

Who said were there's 
Muck there's brass?

Who said hard work
Never killed anyone?

I work in muck,

I've Got no brass,

I work hard, and it's killing me.

Better keep myself clean, 
for my sake.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Allison Avatar
August 18, 2017 at 10:44 AM
ha ha ha very clever Roy:-) hugs jan xx
Pett Avatar
August 19, 2017 at 4:20 AM
Thank you very much Jan, pleased you saw the humour in my interpretation of these quotes, thanks again. :))
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