Think Once, Act Twice

Think Once, Act Twice

A Poem by Pete
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So far as my experience goes, travelers generally exaggerate the difficulties of the way. Like most evil, the difficulty is imaginary; for what's the hurry? - Thoreau

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Fields of Grey by Kathy McDonnell Pastel ~ 12
Fields of Grey - Pastel by Kathy McDonnell

Weak legs buttressed by a fickle faith.
Belching the indigestion of selfish, foolish pride.
Going against the galvanizing grain and immutable tide.
Everything has a price.
At least I'm getting better at ...
... thinking once and acting twice ...



© 2020 Pete


Author's Note

Pete
"A lady once offered me a mat, but as I had no room to spare within the house, nor time to spare within or without to shake it, I declined it, preferring to wipe my feet on the sod before my door. It is best to avoid the beginnings of evil." - Thoreau

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Pete
Pete

Boston, MA



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