The Oldest Advice

by Alowl

For every thing gained, something must be lost. That is the law of Equivilent Exchange." There is always a price.

Disclaimer – FMA and all the characters of it (alluded to here) are not my property in any way, shape, or form. The poem is, though – so no touchie!

Happy?

Though I do wish I could own that cute little Elric… (promptly runs from an enraged Fullmetal Alchemist, hands over head).

For God's sake, people. Won't you ever review?

The Oldest Advice

There is always a deal. That's the oldest advice.

There is always a cost. There is always a price.

And some fools may talk of "Equivalent Trade"

But there's always a bargain in every plan laid.

OOOOOOO

So the Wheel now is spinning. Can't say I'm surprised.

For there's some desperate fool with a plan scarce devised

To balance the scales (in their favor, of course)

And to summon the Rider Upon a Bleak Horse.

OOOOOO

And wisdom is ancient. So do as you're told.

You bartered for lead but you paid in red gold

Don't say it's a pleasure, and neither will I –

You turn to your books and I'll turn to my sky.