The Early Bird and a can of worms

The early bird catches the worm

Our belief in this saying is unshakably firm

What does this mean for me to ensure the worm is mine?

Simply get up early, rise and shine?

Just be first or foresee what will be?

Is it about a vision no one else can see?

Or do I take it literally?

Do I put worms on my diet plan, at least optionally?

Probably this worm is rather meant as a metaphor

I’m sure you already came to this conclusion long before

But be the first is often depending on the time for it is right

A glitch can mean your future might be not so bright

Galileo Galilei caught his worm, but his discovery of earth revolving around the sun brought him first no fame

The verdict of the earthly deputy of the boss caused him nothing but shame

At times it can be dangerous to be far ahead of time

It is easy to hit the wrong time to shine

An unfortunate timing can cause some serious friction

Some ending up in a lunatic asylum, at their time no one knew about science fiction

Others are more fortunate when having their vision

Lucky is who gets the worm and needs no permission

Some make it great and end up in history books as a great example

Others fail, earn scorn, some of them quite ample

So, while for a bird worms can be very nutritious

For us they can be a bit vicious

My advice: once you’ve caught your worm, you better have a plan

Think twice before you take the lid off the can