The Secret of Success

‘Look up’ shouts the sky
‘Sing loud’ trills the bird
‘Never say die’ says the fly
‘Keep together’ says the herd.
‘Be on time’ says the clock
‘Don’t be sharp’ hisses the knife
‘Be firm’ cries the rock
‘Always be ideal’ says the wife.
‘Stay cool’ states the ice
‘Keep trim’ says the mirror
‘Don’t be a square’ whispers the dice
‘Never be sharp’ says the scissor.
‘Be busy’ says the bee
‘Stand straight’ says the stick
‘Always be deep’ intones the sea
‘Don’t fall on others’ cries the wick.
‘Follow the rules’ says the guide
‘Keep a look-out’ says the owl
‘Rise high’ says the tide
‘Never be foul’ clucks the fowl.