Poetry books stacked on the sofa
Poetry on the Sofa
Poems by Joannie Kervran Stangeland
Legend


  • The Curse
    Don't cross the bridge before you come to it.
  • Counting Chickens
    Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
  • All in One Place
    Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
  • Sway
    You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink.
  • From Here
    The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
  • The Seamstress Speaks
    A stitch in time saves nine.
  • Under Cover
    Don't judge a book by its cover.
  • From Seeds
    An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
  • Duet
    Misery loves company.
  • The Remedy
    An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
  • Out of Nothing
    Necessity is the mother of invention.
  • Voices
    The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
  • This Gyre
    One good turn deserves another.
  • Nocturne
    Music soothes the savage beast.
  • With Horses
    If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride.
  • Neighbors
    People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
  • The Unexpected Visitor
    Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
  • The Traveler
    A rolling stone gathers no moss.
  • The Long Way
    Slow and steady wins the race.
  • The Fortune
    Don't cast your pearls before swine.
  • Fitting
    If the shoe fits, wear it.
  • The Measure of Possession
    If a camel's nose enters the tent, his whole body will soon follow.
  • What We Could Do
    Don't put off til tomorrow what you can do today.
  • Blue Sky
    A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.