An Old Adage

Posted on May 17, 2019 by admin

 

An Old Adage

AN OLD ADAGE

Many folks make quotes from wise men from Yore,
They offer up these pearls of wisdom to
Shore up their subject’s stand. They can name the 
Wise Man who coined the phrase, this adage old.

Well, first it must be said, and then it must
Be quoted oft. Only then can it become
an adage, and by definition, old.
To say “old adage” is repeating self.

It’s often said these adages are wise,
That that is why they’re called an adage, so
If I am old and quoted oft, it stands
To reason, therefore, that I must be wise.

So, to repeat myself again once more:
I’m a wise old man and I will never bore!

–H. W. Bryce

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Judge at 6th Rabindrinath Tagore Awards - International - English Poetry Contest Author of Ann, A Tribute, and Chasing a Butterfly, A story of love and loss to Acceptance with the poetry of Alzheimer's and poetry for everybody. Appears in anthologies in Canada, US, India, Mexico and Bolivia. Poetry in Ekphrastic Review and NWriteers International Networeworld Review. Member of Federation of BC Wrters, Royal City Literary Society, and Holy Wow Poets Canada. Member Writers International Network: Distinguished Poet, Distinguished writer.
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