“If you can not say something nice
Then do not speak at all”
That was my mother’s good advice
When I was very small.
I was also taught veracity
So how do I reply
When asked for perspicacity?
Just purse my lips or lie?
When my true opinion’s sought
I praise the things I see
And then, because I feel I ought,
Suggest how they could be.
In this way I try to help
Not hurt or cause offence
Just be my mum’s obedient whelp
But talk a little sense!
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