For Father's Day

The laughter hereafter many find more desirous
than whatever was written on Ptahhotep's papyrus*.
Of course there are several, and that is just one
set of instructions from father to son.
It's the oldest I know of all possible references.
5000 years makes a difference of deferences.
So, what makes the difference, if 5000 more?
That's a whole lot more points, if we're all keeping score.
If we're keeping score now, imagine what of then
when they're thinking of us, and how we might have been.

Give them something to think, something to be quite proud
that you thought of, decided, or spoke of out loud;
that you knew what the score was, yet offered to play
knowing full well you're here for a limited stay.
That's some simple advice from someone else's dad,
and I sure don't expect it's the best you have had.
Still, it is offered in pointed context
to the content herein ... and my poetic reflex.

-hi-


* - "The Instruction of Ptahhotep to his son survives in papyrus
copies. It is a collection of maxims dealing with human relations. The
maxims do not cover all aspects of Egyptian life. For the most part,
they touch on the peaceful virtues of kindness, justice, truthfulness,
moderation and self-control."

http://www.humanistictexts.org/ptahhotep.htm

Hey -Hi-,
cool verse+interesting.........u talking about u ?

Matt.

On Jun 13, 8:14 pm, "Matt" <u...@invalid.domain.com> wrote:
> Hey -Hi-,
> cool verse+interesting.........u talking about u ?
>
> Matt.

"virtues of kindness, justice, truthfulness, moderation and self-
control" - if the governors of this country would only live by these
beliefs, what a wonderful world it would be.
Luv ya hi,
Pam

Thanks, -hi-!

Sarah and Steve
"-hi-" <hieronymous707@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> The laughter hereafter many find more desirous
> than whatever was written on Ptahhotep's papyrus*.
> Of course there are several, and that is just one
> set of instructions from father to son.
> It's the oldest I know of all possible references.
> 5000 years makes a difference of deferences.
> So, what makes the difference, if 5000 more?
> That's a whole lot more points, if we're all keeping score.
> If we're keeping score now, imagine what of then
> when they're thinking of us, and how we might have been.
>
> Give them something to think, something to be quite proud
> that you thought of, decided, or spoke of out loud;
> that you knew what the score was, yet offered to play
> knowing full well you're here for a limited stay.
> That's some simple advice from someone else's dad,
> and I sure don't expect it's the best you have had.
> Still, it is offered in pointed context
> to the content herein ... and my poetic reflex.
>
> -hi-
>
>
> * - "The Instruction of Ptahhotep to his son survives in papyrus
> copies. It is a collection of maxims dealing with human relations. The
> maxims do not cover all aspects of Egyptian life. For the most part,
> they touch on the peaceful virtues of kindness, justice, truthfulness,
> moderation and self-control."
>
> http://www.humanistictexts.org/ptahhotep.htm
>

On 13 Jun, 12:49, -hi- <hieronymous...@my-deja.com> wrote:
> The laughter hereafter many find more desirous
> than whatever was written on Ptahhotep's papyrus*.
> Of course there are several, and that is just one
> set of instructions from father to son.
> It's the oldest I know of all possible references.
> 5000 years makes a difference of deferences.
> So, what makes the difference, if 5000 more?
> That's a whole lot more points, if we're all keeping score.
> If we're keeping score now, imagine what of then
> when they're thinking of us, and how we might have been.
>
> Give them something to think, something to be quite proud
> that you thought of, decided, or spoke of out loud;
> that you knew what the score was, yet offered to play
> knowing full well you're here for a limited stay.
> That's some simple advice from someone else's dad,
> and I sure don't expect it's the best you have had.
> Still, it is offered in pointed context
> to the content herein ... and my poetic reflex.
>
> -hi-
>
> * - "The Instruction of Ptahhotep to his son survives in papyrus
> copies. It is a collection of maxims dealing with human relations. The
> maxims do not cover all aspects of Egyptian life. For the most part,
> they touch on the peaceful virtues of kindness, justice, truthfulness,
> moderation and self-control."
>
> http://www.humanistictexts.org/ptahhotep.htm

Hello Hi
Nice poem, you are a good word smithy as we would say around these
parts. The Egyptian site is interesting. We all seem to have a outlook
on ancient peoples as if they were savages. I was even watching a
documentary on how Neanderthals were not the savage beasts it was
first thought.
Chris

On Jun 14, 5:54?am, eightpans <chrisco...@googlemail.com> wrote:
> On 13 Jun, 12:49, -hi- <hieronymous...@my-deja.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > The laughter hereafter many find more desirous
> > than whatever was written on Ptahhotep's papyrus*.
> > Of course there are several, and that is just one
> > set of instructions from father to son.
> > It's the oldest I know of all possible references.
> > 5000 years makes a difference of deferences.
> > So, what makes the difference, if 5000 more?
> > That's a whole lot more points, if we're all keeping score.
> > If we're keeping score now, imagine what of then
> > when they're thinking of us, and how we might have been.
>
> > Give them something to think, something to be quite proud
> > that you thought of, decided, or spoke of out loud;
> > that you knew what the score was, yet offered to play
> > knowing full well you're here for a limited stay.
> > That's some simple advice from someone else's dad,
> > and I sure don't expect it's the best you have had.
> > Still, it is offered in pointed context
> > to the content herein ... and my poetic reflex.
>
> > -hi-
>
> > * - "The Instruction of Ptahhotep to his son survives in papyrus
> > copies. It is a collection of maxims dealing with human relations. The
> > maxims do not cover all aspects of Egyptian life. For the most part,
> > they touch on the peaceful virtues of kindness, justice, truthfulness,
> > moderation and self-control."
>
> >http://www.humanistictexts.org/ptahhotep.htm
>
> Hello Hi
> Nice poem, you are a good word smithy as we would say around these
> parts.

You've probably heard it. It's been said before.
I'm rarely the sharpest knife in any drawer,
but rather than complainer, quibbler, or carper,
I do this to show how one makes sharp knives sharper.

I take what's been given and give it some bite.
I wordsmith a thing till it makes writers write.
The mighty might write rather than use a sword,
and some writers write simply because they're bored.

When I try to write, or let's say, "lend a hand"
by pointing out things such as just where I stand
on important matters, a pattern presents.
I oft rhyme of times that were once present tense.

It's sure not the smartest thing I've ever done,
although when I show it, most people make fun-
ny replies. Therein lies the whole truth in reaction -
a chance circumstance for response satisfaction!

And that means a judgment, a choice must be made -
Execute a sentence, or hold the hand staid.
Either, or both can be quoth, "a life lesson",
if one just gives a damn ... and can take a suggestion.

-hi-

On Jun 13, 8:28?pm, Pam <PFa...@Fortune-Johnson.com> wrote:
> On Jun 13, 8:14 pm, "Matt" <u...@invalid.domain.com> wrote:
>
> > Hey -Hi-,
> > cool verse+interesting.........u talking about u ?
>
> > Matt.
>
> "virtues of kindness, justice, truthfulness, moderation and self-
> control" - if the governors of this country would only live by these
> beliefs, what a wonderful world it would be.
> Luv ya hi,
> Pam

Hold on, Pam. I got a *special* poem just for you. Got to do a
little editing, but I'll post it as soon as I'm done.

-hi-

On Jun 13, 8:14?pm, "Matt" <u...@invalid.domain.com> wrote:
> Hey -Hi-,
> cool verse+interesting.........u talking about u ?
>
> Matt.

Hi, Matt. Glad you liked it.
My son turned 21 just last week.

-hi-

On Jun 14, 4:00?am, "Steve and Sarah"
<sandskrie...@NOSPAM.yourlink.ca> wrote:
> Thanks, -hi-!

You're very welcome, of course. Thanks for reading.

-hi-