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On doing nothing - wrong or right.

by James B. Hill
©2001

I can't seem to do nothing right.
It holds out on me, just for spite.
And some days, when I'm feeling strong
Then I remember, I do nothing wrong.

Did'ya ever try the nothing bit?
I just can't get the knack of it.
Practice makes perfect, said someone,
But, I've never ever seen it done.

Now, does doing nothing take a brain?
Trying to do it drives me insane.
I try to imagine, there must be a way,
I think I'll practice an hour each day.

Doing nothing can't be bad,
Why, it might even start a fad!
But I sadly think, as I drift along
Must I always do nothing wrong?

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