Two Cents

There are many who may take offense At advice you may choose to dispense. You won’t get in a rut If you keep your mouth shut So resentment won’t therefore commence. For it’s best, when the moment presents, That you keep yourself up on that fence; Though if you’d been consulted None would be insulted By offering up your two cents.

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Robert Johnson

Date: 8/5/2018 4:47:00 PM

I just realized, I didn't heed your advice. :)

Robert Johnson

Date: 8/5/2018 4:46:00 PM

Insert them into your last line and you have nine, nine, nine. :)

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 8/3/2018 5:45:00 AM

Haha! Love it. If only we all followed this advice, Ilene! / M

Sand Blown

Date: 8/1/2018 10:46:00 PM

the two cents...one for each side of the fence? : ) cool write

Eve Roper

Date: 8/1/2018 8:49:00 PM

This is a well done, Ilene, it is so hard for me to keep my 2cents to myself so always getting in trouble. :) Hugs Eve

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/1/2018 5:36:00 PM

My mother always told me, "If you have nothing good to say, say nothing at all." LOL I've kept my two cents to myself so often in this lifetime that I could use the extra cash to fly to Europe. LOL Enjoyed very much, Irene. Best wishes, Carolyn

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/1/2018 5:30:00 PM

Two cents worth of wonderful limerick!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 8/1/2018 5:04:00 PM

Wise and well to heed! :)) xomo

Jan Allison

Date: 8/1/2018 4:59:00 PM

wise words indeed Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx