Big Dogs & Cool Cats
By SL
He’s back! He’s back! Who’s that?
You know who, the big dog that hangs with those cool cats
Oh yeah, I know him—where’s he been?
Freeing his mind through his pad and pen
I just saw him and he spoke words of gloom
He told me to never let my glory walk hand in hand with doom
People forget faster than they remember, so remember never to forget
Knowledge is like a great wall, we have to pay attention to every brick
Success is measured by failure, by those who learn from their mistakes
If you keep these things in mind, everything you are will be great!
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I see great things for your future with a posiitive attitude like this! Knowledge is power. Remember, in the back of your mind, where you’ve been. In the front of your mind, where you are going. Keep learning, reading and writng and stay focused on the positive!
Nice work there, sir.
Wise words you have said and I hope you find solace and peace in writing.
I love this! It starts off with a bang that pulls you right in, and then keeps the tempo up all the way through. When I hear it in my head it sounds like a preacher sharing the good news to a joyous crowd. The line about paying attention to every brick in the wall of knowledge is especially good and really makes you think.