Opposites Repel

Painting by Samiran Sarker

Opposites Repel

“I like nonsense--it wakes up the

brain cells.”--Dr. Seuss.

Nobody get get through this life

without encountering a plethora

of adages. Mostly

they state the obvious. but

not today.

For God‘s sake, leap before you look.

If you are ever lost, hesitate a while and

check the damn landmarks.

Light hands produce way too much work.

Too many broths will confuse the cooks.

Way too many Indians with no sign of any chiefs.

Free lunches are such things of daydreams.

Beware the folly of returning gifts to a Greek.

Never judge a cover by its book.

Cut twice--measure once.

A falling man should hit the ground with pride.

Always check a gift horse’s mouth, or you might

get screwed.

If it is free in life, too often it’s not the best.

Remember it’s a man who makes the clothes.

It is never better than when you’re habitually late.

You will never find it as you seek it.

You certainly can be hurt by the mysterious unknown.

Early worms always evade silly birds.

You can teach old tricks to a new dog.

A bush in the hand is worth two birds 

in a tree.

Do not hatch your chickens before they

are counted.

Glenn Buttkus

Posted over at dVerse Poets Pub