think back, old man

tell me, whom does your wisdom serve

thee or me?

what use is sage advice

to one who is helpless before it?

your words come to me as — simon says

simon says be happy

simon says the pond's ripple

is but a stone's throw away

simon says

if you want to meet yourself coming out the door —

rush, rush, rush

what is wisdom in retrospect

but rationalization?

in the future, if you care to help

hold the door for me. please.

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