Adagios

All that glitters is not gold.
O joy when sheep are in the fold.
Smite the iron when it's hot.
The wish is father to the thought.
Early the bird that gets the worm.
Until you're hurt you should not squirm.
Do not kick against the bricks.
And never count the unhatched chicks.
Time and tide for no man wait.
Never is much worse than late.
Shed no tears about spilled milk.
Sows' ears can't make purse of silk.
Cross no bridge until it's reached
Always practice what you've preached.
These few saws and many another.
Should receive your homage brother.

September 11, 1919