Ten-Word Contest Entry

Perspicuous and famous was the Law from Sir Newton:
“All massive objects have a tendency to gravitate”.
But as later discovered by the malignant Rasputin,
(Capricious and crude, inurbane and lewd, pleasured in people to alienate),
There’s a truth more profound and not yet disproven:
“Fame and fortune are transitory and are likely to dissipate”.

So no matter how much they may flatter or care,
Here’s some rules that may help to keep you afloat:
Watch your back, keep aware, try to act debonair,
And always be looking for a potential scapegoat!

 (Submitted Aug. 31, 2016)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Wolf Avatar
October 7, 2016 at 7:49 PM
You are very talented Jerome, and clever I might add /|\ enjoyed...
Malenfant Avatar
October 9, 2016 at 7:12 PM
Thanks.
Inman Avatar
September 18, 2016 at 1:11 PM
I like your use of the famous and infamous. Great use of the words.
Hamilton Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 3:32 PM
Great use of the words Jerome, very nice entry, thanks for participating, and congrats on a fine win!
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