Poem: “The Happy Slow Thinker” by Edgar A. Guest

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The Happy Slow Thinker

Full many a time a thought has come
    That had a bitter meaning in it.
  And in the conversation’s hum
    I lost it ere I could begin it.

  I’ve had it on my tongue to spring
    Some poisoned quip that I thought clever;
  Then something happened and the sting
    Unuttered went, and died forever.

  A lot of bitter thoughts I’ve had
    To silence fellows and to flay ’em,
  But next day always I’ve been glad
    I wasn’t quick enough to say ’em.

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