The Mice That Roar

A thoroughbred business man cannot enter heartily upon the business of life without first looking into his accounts. - Thoreau

"don't listen to them", they said

"they have nothing good to say"

well then, how come they don't go away?

Author's Note

"A simple and independent mind does not toil at the bidding of any prince. Genius is not a retainer to any emperor, nor is its material silver, or gold, or marble, except to a trifling extent." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Perhaps you are referring to those who think they know everything but spout nothing that is interesting….. perhaps their stance in life reflects this…. but it is impossible to rid of them…. one can be a genius without the role of being an “ Emperor”……
my take!
Warmly,
B😊 Happy 4th!

[Pete]

good take with wisdom although i was actually talking about the voices inside of our own heads. thanks for stopping by and happy 4th to you too b.

[Betty Hermelee]

Wow! After I re-read, I could see that…. Always a pleasure Pete!🌷Warmly
B

[Pete]

there's no right or wrong in poetry - only what it makes you think/feel.