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Worms and Cheese

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Now getting in first is valid advice

thus staying ahead of the game

to obtain the slightest advantage

is Mister Successful's aim

in a dog eating dog situation

taking leads is a winning approach

reward and acknowledged achievement

is surely beyond our reproach

but sometimes a little reflection

and restraint can prevent us a fall

to understand that the race to the trough

so isn't the be and end all

then if you're swept up in emotion

immersed in a race to comply

recall these few words of perspective

and check see if they may apply

if instinct flags you up a warning

and your stomach assuredly agrees

recall early birds may well get the worms

but mouse two then secures the cheese.

◄ Things aren't always what they seem to be.

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Christopher Dawson

Sat 28th Apr 2012 16:37

Thanks Yvonne, yes indeed!

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Yvonne Brunton

Wed 11th Apr 2012 00:39

An enjoyable warning. It brings to mind:-

The early bird gets the worm.
The early worm who got up first,
unfortunately,comes off worst!

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