A Lesson Learned

There are two ways to learn.

And you have been taught this

before, most of you old enough

to know better, that is.

First and foremost, look, listen

and learn. And when it’s your

turn apply that which you have

seen with your own eyes or

have been previously told.

Second way, of course, many

of us have discovered over time,

plunge headlong into the unknown

in the hopes you will then figure

things out on your own.

Have you ever heard the old

saying, every dog has his day?

I’ll repeat it once again, and

leave the interpretation of that

locution up to you.

I’ll give you a hint: It’s a good

thing if you’re still alive to talk

about it. (Personally, I have made

the acquaintance of many dogs

who were never given a break

on any given day.)

Oh well, this whole damned life

lesson thing isn’t meant for dogs,

is it? Many of them, the old ones

anyway, can’t be taught new tricks

in any case.

Chris Hanch 9-15-18