To Get On In Life

Tell me how to get on in life,
said the kettle.

Take panes,
said the window.

Never be led,
said the pencil.

Do a driving business,
said the hammer.

Aspire to great things,
said the nutmeg grater.

Make light of everything,
said the fire.

Make much of small things,
said the microscope.

Never do anything offhand,
said the glove.

Just reflect,
said the mirror.

Be sharp,
said the knife.

Find a good thing and stick to it,
said the glue.

And that's why the kettle sings as she works,
and works as she sings.