There was once a genius named Stark
who really was quite a bright spark
but when faced with girls
his brain would do twirls
and he’d make some silly remark!

While intelligence often informs the content of a discussion, it is interesting to note that good conversation is largely a process skill.

In Dublin lived a man named O’Hare
who possessed quite an awkward stare
so everyone looked away
without any delay
until as an heir he had something to share!

Most people opt for the path of least resistance for themselves unless they have something significant to gain from doing otherwise.

There once was a girl who looked sad
but for her I didn’t feel bad
for she made a fortune
through her grave misfortune
of looking sad whilst scantily clad!

In life, you have to make the most of the cards you’re dealt – even if it means you have to bluff your way through it at times.

“To Bill,” wrote Jane in a letter
“I am eternally your debtor.
For if it were not for you,
I’d not have met Hugh
in a clinic to get the clap better!

As the old adage goes, everything happens for the best. In any case, you’ll probably be happier and more positively hopeful believing that than any of the alternatives.

There once was a toad named Wart
who enjoyed a raucous cavort
till he received a kiss
from a girl seeking bliss
turns out he tasted great with port!

As is so often revealed, things are not always what they seem with love and romance.

There was once a bum named Matt
who really loved to chat
he’d plague passersby
with tales ’bout his eye
and how it once belonged to a cat!

Isn’t it interesting that people that are of no interest to us rarely seem to have anything interesting to say.

There was yet another girl named Mary
who was really quite contrary
from the very time she woke
she lied when she spoke
honestly, t’was just very scary!

The question of what is normal and what is not, is quite an arbitrary one. As one experiences more and one’s boundaries expand, the scope of what can be considered normal inevitably grows.

There once was a girl named Mary
who insisted on making a query
she nagged, begged and snorted,
till her lover retorted:
“Cos you’re ugly and too fat to carry!”

Contrary to popular belief, there are definitely such things as stupid questions. Wisdom results in the ability to distinguish which questions can add or create some value, and which can only lead to an unfortunate outcome. Unfortunately, wisdom is as rare as common sense.

There once was a Rasta named Jabu
who had a strict diet of bamboo
Soon he looked like a Panda
from Northern Uganda
and was put in a cage in a zoo!

The general public is not particularly bright, and what they consistently do is treat you based on their perception of you. This perception, unfortunately, need not have much to do with reality.

There once was a young man named Julius
whose expulsion was totally vicious
For the ANC you see,
now consider him debris
though once they thought him delicious!

No matter how safe you think you are, you never know when things might change for the worst. It’s smart to be prepared.

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