EPIGRAMS AND EPITHETS © Joseph Sinclair 2015

Before you seek an answer to your problem

And no matter how you may feel quite sincere,

Remember that a fool can ask more questions in an hour

Than a wise man can respond to in a year.

Do not concern yourself with things

that do not bring you harm.

A boil is fine as long as it’s

under someone else’s arm.

When the sheep are shorn

the newborn lambs do tremble;

when hasty oaths are sworn

it’s wisdom to dissemble.

Chivalry can sometimes be quite shady;

at other times it really can be fun.

A gentleman should always tip his hat to a lady;

even when he isn’t wearing one.

You ask that I forgive him?

Oy! Why, God, did I marry him?

I want I should outlive him

Just long enough to bury him.

Don’t hoard your money while you live

But spend it on fine jewels and golden lockets.

You cannot take it with you when you go,

for shrouds, my friend, are made without pockets.