beans

nonsense kind of thing

~

a wise man once said to me
  don’t spill all the beans
save some things for later
   because life's never all it seems
don’t keep your eggs in one basket
   but always hold back one or two
like keeping your cards close to your chest
  don't show them all you can do
because life is like a field of acorns
  and sometimes you're stuck with the nuts
so keep a few beans in your pocket
       to buy your way out of those ruts

~

Reviews

[Neville Pettitt]

I gotta hand it to ya Ana.. you just darn well writ a comprehensive & no nonsense survival kit... sow ya did... All Good Things, and power to ya pen too.... Neville:)

[Ana Papaya]

I've got some spare beans to sell if you'd like to buy some Neville. :)

also, thank you!

[Neville Pettitt]

my sincere pleasure... how much are they going for:)

[Ana Papaya]

:) i'm sure we can work something out

[Neville Pettitt]

I sure hope so :)

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Oh what wise words here Ana. Yes hold something back, save something for a rainy day. Don't bust the bank of anything. Very much enjoyed this write.

Chris

[Ana Papaya]

Thanks a whole bunch Chris!! :)

[Gee]

Yes, yes, yes ( not Meg Ryan) loved it. This style, for me anyways, is you at your pen wielding best......GO ANA, GO ANA, GO ANA :))))

[Ana Papaya]

I have always wanted to have my own dedicated cheer section Gee, and even if it is only a one person cheer section I feel very honoured that it is you. Thank you!

[Gee]

No, thank you :))

[Dawn]

Wise words, Ana, we all should know.

[Ana Papaya]

Hey Dawn, good to see you! Thanks for checking this one out!

[Dawn]

Hi Ana, my pleasure. Hope your good?

[Ana Papaya]

I'm doing ok. :)
Thank you.

[Dawn]

glad to hear it. hugs.

[Coyote Poetry]

Wise words shared dear Ana. Be like a squirrel, hide some beans and nuts for later. May need. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Ana Papaya]

be like a squirrel, that makes me smile :)
thanks very much Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

Squirrel are smart. Prepared. You are welcome Ana.

[David george]

It's a clever way of conveying an astute negotiating tactic.

Your children are going to be well equipped.

[Ana Papaya]

Thanks David. I hope so. I appreciate you popping in to read and comment.

[David george]

You're very welcome. Don't be a stranger... even the devil loves company.

[Ana Papaya]

I'll pop over for a visit soon.

[angel]

Don't know whether you've ever tasted them, but even after the requisite soaking in a net under the water of a running stream for a week, acorns are as bitter as hell. Inedible; I don't know how squirrels eat them.
Keeping those beans is an excellent plan.
Of course, human nuts are another matter, although they are often bitter also.
Thanks, Ana.

[Ana Papaya]

I've never eaten them but I've carved whistles out of them.

[angel]

Well, don't eat 'em...unless you like stuff that's horribly bitter. They're like quinine.I never heard of carving whistles out of them. I'll have to find out about that; interesting.

[Lorry]

It is unfortunate, but also comforting to know that others get stuck with nuts too. It makes life a little more bearable. It was the main reason I had to learn to drive, as they seem drawn to sit next to me on public transport. That and the fact its quite painful to keep your face on screensaver mode, as they tell you of their plight of having a family of unicorns to feed. I tried taking different trains and buses, but they follow me everywhere :)

[Ana Papaya]

Sorry for annoying you on the bus. If you do find my lost unicorn please send her home. Thanks! :)

[Lorry]

Apology accepted, although to be fair you did look like you hadn't had your coffee yet. I'll bring a spare next time :)

[Ana Papaya]

please do, I get a bit strange when I haven't had my morning coffee

[Lorry]

Ach, we all have those caveman/woman moments. Thats why caveman/woman were so grumpy, no starbucks or Tim Hortons :)

[Ana Papaya]

Timmies! :)
Or Second Cup.
Not a fan of Starbucks.

[Lorry]

We have neither here, but they did open the firs scottish Tim Hortons in Glasgow last year, so its just another thing to look forward to when I go back for the footie (soccer I believe you call it)
Starbucks NO, Hortons hears a YES...noted :)

[Clifford]

Very wise thoughts mingling with playful wording. I quite like this. It conveys an important message but doesn't take itself too seriously. Insightful yet fun!

[Ana Papaya]

Hi Clifford. Thanks for the great comment.

[Paul Bell]

I think we all do this anyway.
Or the smart ones do.
Wise men don't become wise from being unwise. Is that a proverb.

[Ana Papaya]

Sounds good to me. :)
Thanks for sharing that nugget of wisdom.

[Paul Bell]

I'll be telling people this all week now.
Probably be done in mind you, but they need to know.

[Ana Papaya]

Lol. :)
Sharing is good.