Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Tuesdays With MeMe

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The Wise Old Owl

Sat In The Oak

The More He Heard

The More He Spoke

The Less He Spoke

The More He Heard

Why Aren't We Like

That Wise Old Owl?

15 comments:

Joy@aVintageGreen said...

Nice saying. Made me smile. Thank you.

Ginny Hartzler said...

Oh, I remember this! It brings back memories, I had forgotten all about it. Thanks for the memories.

Tina´s PicStory said...

pretty :)

Ann said...

Good advice, wise is we should all strive for. Thanks for commenting on my sign today--I'm way past 50 also.
Ann

Sallie (FullTime-Life.com said...

My granny taught me that poem -- more years ago than I care to think about. Thanks for the reminder -- and it is, of course, still great advice.

Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita said...

It may be old advice, but still great advice! thanks for a timely reminder!

Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita said...

It may be old advice, but still great advice! thanks for a timely reminder!

Sherry from Alabama said...

What a wonderful saying! It reminds of what my dad used to tell me when I was a kid; We have ONE mouth and TWO ears for a reason. My quiet daddy is living proof that listening twice as much as one talks makes one wise. :)

Grammy Goodwill said...

Great advice.

George said...

Thanks for sharing this great (and wise) poem with us.

Little Susie Home Maker said...

Wonderful words of wisdom!
Thanks for the poem.
Blessings,
Susie
your newest follower

Keetha Broyles said...

My mother used to say this poem to us all the time!

Euroangel said...

beautiful poem indeed!

Annie said...

I think certain people (politicians!) should heed the words in this poem!

Annesphamily said...

I love the wise owl!