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Disadvantaged

Many complained Joe micromanaged Some even called him “disadvantaged” The devil in the details Is the truth that tips the scales Revealing who is less advantaged Based on Albert Einstein’s quote – “Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.” Written April 15, 2015, for John Freeman's Einstein Quotes Contest. Welcome back, John :D

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Funom Makama

Date: 5/12/2016 11:27:00 AM

Straight from the heart with a cleanser for the mind. A powerful seven and an absolute wonder.

Tim Ryerson

Date: 5/2/2015 3:08:00 PM

I always thought Joe micromanaged far too much as well...I even had a word with him about it but he totally ignored me! Personally, I think he's in denial...I hope this sage advice of yours set him straight! As for your rhyming of four syllable words? WOW...BIG congrats my friend! - Tim

Paul Callus

Date: 5/2/2015 10:34:00 AM

Hi Carolyn! Just dropping by to say hello and with congratulations on your top win! Hugs // paul

John Freeman

Date: 5/1/2015 1:52:00 PM

Hey, Hey beautiful day! The Devil in the details always changes the outcome of any situation Carolyn! You did Einstein proud! Thanks for the Participation, Hope you are doing well, My friend! Agape, Moses

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/1/2015 11:42:00 AM

Congrats on your great win!!! Way to go!!Sara

Tammy Reams

Date: 5/1/2015 7:08:00 AM

Congrats on your win Carolyn. This really goes well with the Einstein quote.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/30/2015 10:23:00 PM

You did a great job of SHOWING the idea of that awesome quote. Congrats, Carolyn.

Ronald Wheeler

Date: 4/30/2015 9:39:00 PM

Nice work! Congrats

Nandita Das

Date: 4/30/2015 8:24:00 PM

Nice one. Congratulations on your win.

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/30/2015 7:59:00 PM

Great play on words that support Einstein's quote, Carolyn! Congrats on your fine win. Sandra

Kp Nunez

Date: 4/30/2015 6:36:00 PM

Congrats on your awesome win for this witty take on Einstein's quote, Carolyn! Hugs! :) Kim

Joseph May

Date: 4/30/2015 10:56:00 AM

Congrats on your win Carolyn

Jan Allison

Date: 4/30/2015 10:11:00 AM

dropping back with my congrats Carolyn:-) Hugs Jan xx

John Lawless

Date: 4/30/2015 9:58:00 AM

I always hated tennis because someone always had an "advantage". Congrats on the win.

Hannington Mumo

Date: 4/17/2015 5:59:00 AM

Fantastic write. Keep the fire burning. 7+!

Frederic Parker

Date: 4/16/2015 9:06:00 AM

I don't agree with Einstein..if I tell my child there is a santa or easter bunny does that mean my child can't trust me?..nice poem by the way..just a thought..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/15/2015 6:24:00 PM

good one, CArolyn. I can't wait for the weekend to try this one out. That was a true story about one of my first crushes if you did not see my reply to you. A one night date that will last in my mind forever.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/15/2015 1:37:00 PM

Interesting work..John is starting out with a big bang so to speak..Thanks for topping b..Sara

Tim Smith

Date: 4/15/2015 1:34:00 PM

Excellent Carolyn... I love the devil in the details line....lovely Tim

Jan Allison

Date: 4/15/2015 12:57:00 PM

Clever limerick Carolyn - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx