Walk softly, boy and always carry
a stick to chase your foes away
go get the girl you want to marry
and build that house on Horseshoe Bay.
It is not money or connections
that would secure a place for all
what matters is in which direction
you kick and follow your own ball.
Stand firm and be prepared to fight
don't compromise and don't deceive
and raise your stick when you are right
while others webs for devils weave.
Hi Herbert, Actually I like the last line of this poem, and it makes great sense to me, an enjoyable poem. Sincerely Ernestine.
Morning, Herbert, Nice thoughts here. I especially like: 'what matters is in which direction you kick and follow your own ball.' Excellent. Hugs, CJ
Very nicely written...I like these two lines Stand firm and be prepared to fight don't compromise and don't deceive So true! ! !
Hi Sir Herbert. I like your 'Stick'. I do offer a suggestion for the closing line. If it read as such: 'While others may web for the devils to weave.' Or, 'While the others web as devils weave.' OR 'While others feed the devils' weave.' Regardless, it's still very thought provoking. L
Really enjoyed this one. I have a similar philosophy for bringing up my daughter.
Oh what a tangled web you weave. Your allusion to Teddy Roosevelt is not a 'modest proposal.' Given the choice of despair or thrusting out your chest and having a go at it, your advice in this poem is sound. Tom
Good poem w/ a good theme. Standing up for what you believe is the difference btwn. being controlled and having control. Well penned and well structured! -Michael
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Hi Herbert, I agree most wholeheartedly with the sentiments expressed in your poem. 10 from me. Smiling Tai