What is the point of it all

DETRITUS

Go placidly amidst the noise and haste;

And remember what peace there may be in silence.

Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead.

Do not walk in front, for I may not follow.

Go over there somewhere

Speak your truth quitely and clearly;

Be open minded, but do not lean forward

Or your brain may fall out.

Know that there wil be good days and there will be bad days;

And this is one of them.

Never accept a drink from a Urologist.

Always dismantle and clean the dog before going to bed,

But avoid the use of Spot remover.

You may never see him again.

You are a child of the universe;

It is a small world unless you have to paint it.

Do not wish for everything unless you have a really big cupboard

And do not worry about the pace of life;

Concern yourself only with the sudden ending.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons:

Sleep well, if you cannot sleep well, practice more often.

Borrow from pessimists; they don't expect it back.

Remember if you give a man a fish, he will eat for a day.

Teach him to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink himself stupid

It is always darkest before the dawn.

That is the time to steal your neighbours newspaper.

Be gentle with yourself;

Bear in mind that depression is anger without enthusiasm

And good health merely the slowest way to die.

Never argue with a fool for he is doing the same.

Know that if at first you don't succeed,

Skydiving is not a good idea.

And that timing has a lot to do

With the outcome of a raindance.

Always remember that all is not lost

Though I haven't seen it for some time.

Be yourself; if you cannot become wiser, try to be older.

Aim, as I do, to live for ever; so far, I'm doing all right.

Never stand between a dog and a lamp post

And never hit a man with glasses;

Always use something larger and heavier.

And remember that some people are only alive

Because it is illegal to kill them.

A closed mouth gathers no feet;

Nature abhors a vacuum cleaner,

Be cheerful.

Strive to be happy

And remember that your sole purpose in life

Is to serve as a warning to others.

Go far and start as soon as possible.

Author: Les Barker

DETRITUS

Go placidly amidst the noise and haste;

And remember what peace there may be in silence.

Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead.

Do not walk in front, for I may not follow.

Go over there somewhere

Speak your truth quitely and clearly;

Be open minded, but do not lean forward

Or your brain may fall out.

Know that there wil be good days and there will be bad days;

And this is one of them.

Never accept a drink from a Urologist.

Always dismantle and clean the dog before going to bed,

But avoid the use of Spot remover.

You may never see him again.

You are a child of the universe;

It is a small world unless you have to paint it.

Do not wish for everything unless you have a really big cupboard

And do not worry about the pace of life;

Concern yourself only with the sudden ending.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons:

Sleep well, if you cannot sleep well, practice more often.

Borrow from pessimists; they don't expect it back.

Remember if you give a man a fish, he will eat for a day.

Teach him to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink himself stupid

It is always darkest before the dawn.

That is the time to steal your neighbours newspaper.

Be gentle with yourself;

Bear in mind that depression is anger without enthusiasm

And good health merely the slowest way to die.

Never argue with a fool for he is doing the same.

Know that if at first you don't succeed,

Skydiving is not a good idea.

And that timing has a lot to do

With the outcome of a raindance.

Always remember that all is not lost

Though I haven't seen it for some time.

Be yourself; if you cannot become wiser, try to be older.

Aim, as I do, to live for ever; so far, I'm doing all right.

Never stand between a dog and a lamp post

And never hit a man with glasses;

Always use something larger and heavier.

And remember that some people are only alive

Because it is illegal to kill them.

A closed mouth gathers no feet;

Nature abhors a vacuum cleaner,

Be cheerful.

Strive to be happy

And remember that your sole purpose in life

Is to serve as a warning to others.

Go far and start as soon as possible.

Author: Les Barker