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Learning - a Good Investment

A lazy student known as Burt, To parents and teachers was curt. With little knowledge, Flunked out of college; Played stock market and lost his shirt! 12/22/18

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Line Gauthier

Date: 2/20/2019 7:40:00 PM

LOL doesn't pay to be curt ! Good one, Bartholomew.

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 2/21/2019 8:52:00 AM

I agree! ;) Too often, I see this in the world today. At the very least, he should not have been curt to his parents and teachers, who were trying to help him! Thanks for dropping by and commenting, Line. All good things to you! :) Bartholomew

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/31/2018 6:53:00 PM

Lol! Bartholomew, This is a limerick through and through! Congratulations on your well deserved win. Happy New Year's to you and loved ones:-) Alexis

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 12/31/2018 7:30:00 PM

Thank you very much, Alexis, and right back at you! Happy 2019 to you and yours! I enjoyed your limerick and win (please see my comments there), so thank you and congrats! :) Bartholomew

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/31/2018 3:48:00 PM

He should have finished school, Bartholomew. Thanks for supporting the contest and congratulations on your win. Have a wonderful New Year! Best wishes, Carolyn

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 12/31/2018 7:25:00 PM

Hi, Carolyn. I concur - finish that schooling (but keep on learning throughout life)! Things go better that way. You're welcome on supporting your contest. It was really my pleasure. Thank you for sponsoring and personally awarding the nice prizes. Your kindness and generosity never cease to amaze me. I hope you have the most joyous 2019, and I will be in touch! Hugs, my friend, :) Bartholomew

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/29/2018 8:55:00 AM

A good one--the limerick and the title, Bartholomew! Janice

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 12/29/2018 9:11:00 AM

Thank you very much, Janice. I appreciate your nice comments. Happy 2019 to you and yours! All my best, :) Bartholomew

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/28/2018 6:38:00 PM

oh now, that is a great entry to the contest!!!

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 12/29/2018 8:51:00 AM

Thank you very much, Andrea! I have my fingers crossed. Happy 2019 (I love your shape poem on that same subject)!! Hugs, :) Bartholomew

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/23/2018 7:01:00 PM

I know this fellow! Well written, Bartholomew.

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 12/23/2018 9:33:00 PM

Thank you very much, Line. I think many of us know this guy, whether he's a brother, son, nephew, or ... ourselves!! ;) I wish you and yours the happiest of holidays and a great 2019, my friend! :) Bartholomew

Jan Allison

Date: 12/23/2018 6:23:00 AM

The ending sure made me smile:-) hugs Jan xx

Bartholomew Williams
Date: 12/23/2018 4:28:00 PM

Thanks, Jan, for your kind comment! Happy holidays and a wonderful 2019 to you and yours!! Hugs, :) Bartholomew