Trip Before a Fall

If you’re conceited and seen as vain;
believe you can’t lose, but only gain,
then the wisest will say,
that if all comes your way,
then you just might be in the wrong lane.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Adams Avatar
August 6, 2019 at 3:51 PM
This is a really good one I missed! Funny but true at the same time! Well done my friend!.....Pat
Laurie Avatar
August 7, 2019 at 1:27 AM
Hello PAT … there are some people you just can't help avoiding, knowing they're surrounded by their ego - thanks Pat - Lindsay
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July 12, 2019 at 3:55 PM
One big ego to get into the wrong lane . Al is busy working on a new deck for Kerry so we have been busy. Will try and drop a note soon. love phyl
Laurie Avatar
July 20, 2019 at 11:14 PM
G'day Phyllis ... look forward to that Phyllis. Just become a grandfather again. Our daughter in Adelaide had a baby boy - thanks for commenting Phyllis - Lindsay
Allison Avatar
July 11, 2019 at 8:31 AM
wise words indeed Lindsay - send it to a few politicians like Boris and Donald lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Laurie Avatar
July 20, 2019 at 11:10 PM
G'day Jan ... haha Jan. You can add ours to the group as well - thanks Jan - Lindsay
Lamoureux Avatar
July 11, 2019 at 8:22 AM
Great flow and true message.
Laurie Avatar
July 20, 2019 at 11:08 PM
Hello Richard ... agree wholeheartedly - thanks Richard - Lindsay
Godwin Avatar
July 2, 2019 at 8:27 AM
And that lane is gonna get them! Great job ... CayCay
Laurie Avatar
July 10, 2019 at 8:12 PM
It sure is CayCay … not everyone will get out of their way - thank you CayCay - Lindsay
Sergi Avatar
June 30, 2019 at 8:47 AM
Well done, Lindsay! All egos are established!
Laurie Avatar
June 30, 2019 at 6:41 PM
G'day Ralph … good message from you about egos and putting heads in the clouds. Miss seeing what's happening all around them - thank you Ralph - Lindsay
Callus Avatar
June 30, 2019 at 7:34 AM
Vain people still have a lot to gain...the realization that they are treading on thin ice! Enjoyed your meaningful Limerick, Lindsay. Regards // paul
Laurie Avatar
June 30, 2019 at 6:39 PM
Hello there Paul … yes, that thin ice will end up giving out shock value alright - thank you for your comment Paul - Lindsay
Rose  Avatar
June 30, 2019 at 5:39 AM
People who are conceited and vain miss the compassion and empathy train, its that plain. Love your poetry Lindsay, xo
Laurie Avatar
June 30, 2019 at 6:37 PM
Hello Pixie Dust … these people can be obnoxious and not very trusting also. Thanks for your words about my verse. I do appreciate it - Lindsay
Warrior Avatar
June 29, 2019 at 7:42 AM
Very wise limerick my friend...sending love...^WW^
Laurie Avatar
June 30, 2019 at 6:34 PM
Thank you Winged Warrior … we all know what will eventually happen in cases like this - Lindsay
Trifiatis Avatar
June 29, 2019 at 4:56 AM
Entertaining but true my dear friend, Lindsay! Much enjoyed!
Laurie Avatar
June 30, 2019 at 6:31 PM
G'day Demetrios … yes, too often true, but I wish it was not - Lindsay
Krutsinger Avatar
June 28, 2019 at 5:28 AM
Hilariously done, Lindsay. Super job!
Laurie Avatar
June 30, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Hello Caren … thanks again. I'm pleased you got a kick out of the message - Lindsay
Proxenos Avatar
June 28, 2019 at 1:15 AM
Kaboom! Well this is again a lovely punch line and I love how it suits vain and obnoxious people - well penned Lindsay - love it! Hugs, Jennifer.
Laurie Avatar
June 30, 2019 at 6:28 PM
Thanks again Jennifer … I think we either know one or two but we see many on the telly - Lindsay
Anish Avatar
June 27, 2019 at 1:11 PM
A little vanity can't hurt. Nice rhyme scheme! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Laurie Avatar
June 30, 2019 at 6:26 PM
Thank you Matthew … so true; we all need to be pleased within ourselves, but some can't see the wood for the trees - catch you soon Matthew - Lindsay
Romios Avatar
June 26, 2019 at 8:15 AM
Oh, thanks, I see I am not in the wrong lane. great limerick. Panagiota
Laurie Avatar
June 27, 2019 at 1:28 AM
G'day Panagiota … just beware of those coming towards you - thanks Panagiota - Lindsay
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June 25, 2019 at 3:55 PM
Lindsay: Not only are you a premier poet but a philosopher as well! Glad you like Pa Goose's bed time stories. I'm thinking about a series of them & my daughter suggest titling them"Pa Goose's Bedtime Stories" - I like that. Carry on, Mate -Bob
Laurie Avatar
June 27, 2019 at 1:26 AM
Hello Bob … I dunno about that Bob. I just do what I love doing. Looking forward to more 'goose yarns' - thanks Mate - Lindsay
Dietrich Avatar
June 25, 2019 at 11:19 AM
so true, Lindsay! Good one.
Laurie Avatar
June 27, 2019 at 1:24 AM
My word it is - thank you once again Andrea - Lindsay
Messina Avatar
June 25, 2019 at 5:12 AM
G'day Lindsay, the wise man speaks with a wise tongue. Words of truth mate. Great limerick! ~Charlie
Laurie Avatar
June 27, 2019 at 1:23 AM
Thank you Charles … we see it happen too often I'm afraid Charles - Lindsay
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June 24, 2019 at 9:25 PM
So true, Lindsay! Janice
Laurie Avatar
June 27, 2019 at 1:21 AM
Hello Janice … correct, as long as we're not one of them - thanks Janice - Lindsay
Horsman Avatar
June 23, 2019 at 10:02 AM
So many are, Lindsay, great limerick.
Laurie Avatar
June 27, 2019 at 1:19 AM
Hello Harry … I can't agree with you more - thanks Harry - Lindsay
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 23, 2019 at 12:33 AM
Boy, this is spot on! : ) xxoo
Laurie Avatar
June 27, 2019 at 1:18 AM
Hello Connie … true, and we all seem to view this around us - thanks Connie - Lindsay
Leffanta Avatar
June 22, 2019 at 8:53 PM
Please forward to Donald Trump! Aloha! Rico
Laurie Avatar
June 27, 2019 at 1:16 AM
G'day Rico … you have my permission. I'm sure it will help change his arrogance - thanks Rico - Lindsay
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