Mishmash

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Maggie C

balance 4

Eat not, you’ll never want for less.
The next worst thing could be the best.
Heed not and you will find the hidden.
Spare the rod, the child has bidden.

Break some rules to mend the rest.
Let the sun rise from the west.
Speak not, others will pause to listen.
Smash the boat, champagne to christen.

If lies be told, pay heed to rumor.
I found my mind and sensed some humor.
The dead of night awoke the living,
so these sage words I’m thymely giving.

NaPoWriMo, Day 13: Write a poem in which the words or meaning of a familiar phrase get up-ended. 

About Maggie C

Stained glass artist, writer, respecter of life.
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9 Responses to Mishmash

  1. Manja Mexi Movie says:
    April 13, 2018 at 2:27 am

    Uuu, this is smart cookin’.

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    Reply
  4. Shannon Blood says:
    April 13, 2018 at 6:26 pm

    This is going on my mirror for a morning affirmation: “Break some rules to mend the rest.”

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