How to Succeed

Run, says the sprinter,

     Study, says the teacher;

Ad, says the printer,

     Pray, says the preacher.

Fight, says the fighter,

     Sail, says the sailor;

Write, says the writer,

     Sew, says the tailor.

Hunt, says the hunter,

     Bake, says the baker;

Kick, says the punter,

     Bite, says the fakir.

Drum, says the drummer,

     Speed, says the chauffeur;

Plumb, says the plumber

     Loaf, says the loafer.

Oct. 26, ‘09