Important, first impressions, br For we all seek to impress. br Deceptive, first impressions, br If we meet one in distress. br Trust those first impressions br But account for man’s duress. br br Important, first impressions, br For they set acquaintance pace. br Inclement first impressions br Many years may not erase, br As friendship bears impressions br Of that first discomfort’s trace. br br Reject the first impressions br Of one who would deceive br By flattering impressions, br ‘Tis a fool who would believe, br And bitter last impressions br Are the insults you’ll receive.