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Ravages of Time

Even the most powerful fall in the end
No matter the prestige they fall like all men
Tycoons with fortune
Lowly street urchins
No one is immune, time does not bend

Copyright © Jack Ellison | Year Posted 2021

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Doris Culverhouse

June 16, 2021 at 7:13 AM

That is too real to be humorous. dust to dust/dud lol

June 16, 2021 at 7:45 AM

Not all my limericks are humorous but most! Tanks for coming by dear Doris! XOX

Darlene De Beaulieu

June 13, 2021 at 12:33 PM

Hello Happy Jack, so nice to see you back. Yes Jack, even the powerful do fall. Love, Darlene xxxx-oooo.

Darlene De Beaulieu

June 13, 2021 at 3:22 PM

Hello Happy Jack, i missed you to. Yes also the rest of the peeps. Glad you did. XXX-ooo. Love, Darlene

June 13, 2021 at 12:44 PM

Thought I would drop in dear Darlene! I miss you and the rest of the peeps! XOX

L Milton Hankins

June 13, 2021 at 8:15 AM

True, Jack, and wonderfully expressed in your limerick. "...they fall like all men." Absolutely!

June 13, 2021 at 8:56 AM

None are immortal although some act like they are! Thanks for dropping by my friend!

June 13, 2021 at 7:05 AM

So true Jack, lovely to see you again, pop in when you can, hope alls well. Tom PS, did you see the blog i put up in your honour.

June 13, 2021 at 8:53 AM

Yes I checked out your blog... many thanks good friend! Love my "floating head" LOL

June 13, 2021 at 7:49 AM

I did good friend! Can count on you to remain a happy visitor! Cheers, Jack!

Richard Lamoureux

June 13, 2021 at 7:00 AM

So true, the thing about life is that no one is getting out alive. Do drop by if time permits my friend.

June 13, 2021 at 7:46 AM

Thank you Mr. West Coast Man!!! My time is a lot more free now! I will! Cheers, Happy Jack!!!

Constance La France

June 13, 2021 at 6:50 AM

Jack, so much truth in your words and wonderful writing, love it, peace _Constance

June 13, 2021 at 6:53 AM

Thank you dear Constance... the world as I see it! No one escapes! Love from me to you! XOX

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