Once bitten

Once bitten,
Twice shy.

Once bitten,
Never try.

Once bitten,
Always awry.

Once bitten,
Forever dry.

In memoriam

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And the same flower that smiles today
Tomorrow will be dying.

(In memory of a dear classmate and friend who on 15/12/2011 sought solace among the stars)