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Ups and Downs

What drives us is towards better gain,
but there’s winning; losing and some pain,
so when on life’s highway,
if it all comes your way
then at times you’re in the wrong lane.

Copyright © Lindsay Laurie | Year Posted 2018

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Michelle Faulkner

November 15, 2018 at 1:52 PM

Great metaphor and so clever, enjoyed this one!

November 20, 2018 at 7:57 PM

Thank you Michelle - Lindsay

November 12, 2018 at 6:22 PM

Hope I'm in the fast lane now:-) hugs Jan xx

November 13, 2018 at 6:21 PM

G'day Jan … be careful of the speed humps up ahead Jan - thanks again Jan - Lindsay

November 10, 2018 at 8:22 PM

Too many Yanks visiting Down Under? Aloha! Rico

November 13, 2018 at 6:19 PM

G'day Rico … unfortunately down here these days, if you're not in the wrong lane the wolves will take you down without a care - thanks Mate - Lindsay

November 10, 2018 at 4:16 PM

Been in the wrong lane many times , hopefully the fast one now lol. Hope you're well. Tom.

November 13, 2018 at 6:16 PM

G'day Tom … most of us I suppose are on the roller coaster of life, but the fast lane can lead to a short life - thank you Tom - Lindsay

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