Carolyn Devonshire Poet Limerick

Disadvantaged

Many complained Joe micromanaged

Some even called him “disadvantaged”

     The devil in the details

     Is the truth that tips the scales

Revealing who is less advantaged


Based on Albert Einstein’s quote –
“Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.”


Written April 15, 2015, for John Freeman's Einstein Quotes Contest.
Welcome back, John :D

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Funom Makama May 12, 2016 at 11:27 AM Straight from the heart with a cleanser for the mind. A powerful seven and an absolute wonder.

Tim Ryerson May 2, 2015 at 3:08 PM I always thought Joe micromanaged far too much as well...I even had a word with him about it but he totally ignored me! Personally, I think he's in denial...I hope this sage advice of yours set him straight! As for your rhyming of four syllable words? WOW...BIG congrats my friend! - Tim

Paul Callus May 2, 2015 at 10:34 AM Hi Carolyn! Just dropping by to say hello and with congratulations on your top win! Hugs // paul

John Freeman May 1, 2015 at 1:52 PM Hey, Hey beautiful day! The Devil in the details always changes the outcome of any situation Carolyn! You did Einstein proud! Thanks for the Participation, Hope you are doing well, My friend! Agape, Moses

Sara Kendrick May 1, 2015 at 11:42 AM Congrats on your great win!!! Way to go!!Sara

Tammy Reams May 1, 2015 at 7:08 AM Congrats on your win Carolyn. This really goes well with the Einstein quote.

Andrea Dietrich April 30, 2015 at 10:23 PM You did a great job of SHOWING the idea of that awesome quote. Congrats, Carolyn.

Ronald Wheeler April 30, 2015 at 9:39 PM Nice work! Congrats

Nandita Das April 30, 2015 at 8:24 PM Nice one. Congratulations on your win.

Sandra Haight April 30, 2015 at 7:59 PM Great play on words that support Einstein's quote, Carolyn! Congrats on your fine win. Sandra

Kp Nunez April 30, 2015 at 6:36 PM Congrats on your awesome win for this witty take on Einstein's quote, Carolyn! Hugs! :) Kim

Joseph May April 30, 2015 at 10:56 AM Congrats on your win Carolyn

Jan Allison April 30, 2015 at 10:11 AM dropping back with my congrats Carolyn:-) Hugs Jan xx

John Lawless April 30, 2015 at 9:58 AM I always hated tennis because someone always had an "advantage". Congrats on the win.

Hannington Mumo April 17, 2015 at 5:59 AM Fantastic write. Keep the fire burning. 7+!

Frederic Parker April 16, 2015 at 9:06 AM I don't agree with Einstein..if I tell my child there is a santa or easter bunny does that mean my child can't trust me?..nice poem by the way..just a thought..

Andrea Dietrich April 15, 2015 at 6:24 PM good one, CArolyn. I can't wait for the weekend to try this one out. That was a true story about one of my first crushes if you did not see my reply to you. A one night date that will last in my mind forever.

Sara Kendrick April 15, 2015 at 1:37 PM Interesting work..John is starting out with a big bang so to speak..Thanks for topping b..Sara

Tim Smith April 15, 2015 at 1:34 PM Excellent Carolyn... I love the devil in the details line....lovely Tim

Jan Allison April 15, 2015 at 12:57 PM Clever limerick Carolyn - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx