THE FLY S ADVICE. 



" I come from a spot where the fruit of the vine, 



" And the oil of the olive abound ; 

 " Where Arabia and India their riches combine, 



" And shed spiciest of odours around. 



" High over blue mountains with snowy white tips, 

 " I wander , but use your own eyes, 



" Only look round the shop where you go for your dips, 

 "And you'll see the Parnassus of Flies. 



" And now for my council thus rich the domain, 

 " Whence I draw inspiration and bread ; 



'' But by lightness, not weight, I this empire maintain, 

 " And by emptiness stand on my head. 



"While others can't climb, using infinite pains, 



" I, gravity turning to jest, 

 " Ascend, with all ease, perpendicular planes, 



" Rough or smooth, just as pleases me best. 

 " So try lightness, friend Poet I warrant you'll liiul 

 " That as I rule matter, so you may rule mind ! ' : 



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-ID liiibhufe. frifirtr Sport" 



