Whatever bad thing might happen to you today, you will not know the sting of slipping down or falling completely off the billionaire’s list.
While there are more billionaires than ever before, some have lost ground to newcomers and upstarts, which serves as a reminder that everything is relative.
And it also reminds me that there are just not enough limericks about billionaires.
I.
A woman who’s worth a gazillion
met a man who had only three billion
“You’re too low for my taste,”
she said, “I’d be disgraced
to be seen with you at the cotillion.”
II.
Like the Buffets, the Lowells and the Cabots,
your investments have mated like rabbits.
While the money had fun
you’ve become overrun.
And you’re dwarfed by the vault it inhabits.
III.
You felt rich today when you awoke.
But you just lost a billion on Coke.
Now your status has lapsed
as your wealth has collapsed.
Just a millionaire. What a poor bloke!
On what list of amazing individuals should you be featured?
Trail Baboon 
as far as the list im on goes
amazing aint the word that gets chose
a list of palukas
whose kids enjoy hookas
and gets by while counting his toes
LikeLiked by 1 person
I should be on the list of people who do too much on too little sleep. Up since 5::00 am doing last minute notes to myself I pray I remember for my presentation.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Break a leg, Renee!
LikeLike
Have a great presentation, Renee.
LikeLike
Remember to drink water!
Good Luck!
LikeLike
the clean cut all american list
is on which i am sorely missed
the image of me
on a box of wheaties
would have general mills very pissed
LikeLiked by 3 people
I belong on a list of Baboons.
The limerick is not coming to me now so maybe as I do my laundry it wii form.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I grew up in a small town in the city
Went on to college, itty bitty
Will not become famous
In debt I shall stay…ous
I’m happy with friends who are nifty
LikeLiked by 1 person
There was an old man name of Wes
For whom Scrabble could be quite a test.
No use to deny
“Bad spellers, UNTIE!”
Give your spell check needed rest.
LikeLiked by 5 people
Good morning.
The amount of money I possess
is a quantity that is very much less
than those with money coming out their ears
who can spend without any fears
while I’m listed as being in financial distress
LikeLiked by 1 person
There are lists of the rich and the famous
Lists of crimes most wicked and heinous
On which list I belong
For a dance and a song
I’d tell if I weren’t a complete ignoramus
LikeLiked by 5 people
Beyond any doubt, my wish would to be on a list of Dancing With the Stars! Beyond that, l’ve recently earned a rare spot on a very short list of parents who’ve completely de-cluttered and organized every closet, drawer, and cupboard in their abode! Three weeks and 25 huge bags of a lifetime’s worth of stuff GONE.
Wait a minute – my brother made the list, too!
LikeLiked by 3 people
How does that feel, Cb?
LikeLike
Sad, actually. Going through hundreds of old photos while listening to old music has been like having my life “flash before my eyes”, only in slow motion. lt’s as though l’m getting ready to leave and seeking closure through re-viewing my lifetime or something………..
LikeLiked by 1 person
cb viewed photos of mom and dad
and the old days it was kind of sad
its nice to remember
as we lived through september
what a great june and july we had
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am speaking as someone who knows
The ropes, and how everything goes.
I need to convey lots of info on play,
And hope my ignorance won’t show.
LikeLiked by 4 people
I’m known for a positive spin
Put on any dilemma I’m in.
It comes in quite handy,
But watch out, it can be
….
Still working on the last line. Busy day, gotta run.
Feel free to complete if you’re inspired.
LikeLike
a kick in the teeth while you grin?
LikeLiked by 1 person
The lists I am on are diverse
But they largely depend on my purse
If I send them money
They all call me honey
When I stop they are likely to curse
LikeLiked by 5 people
My lecture ended at 4:10 when
the last person put down her pen.
I’m not on a list
and I will resist
any invites to do it again.
LikeLiked by 3 people
got her dun good fur you job well done
they sat through til the end once begun
the presentation was given
most are still livin
cept for that unfortunate one
LikeLiked by 1 person
Not “liking” this because of course you’ll do it again. I’m sure people learned a lot, Renee. But I understand that you’re drawing a sigh of relief now that it’s over.
LikeLike
a list of people quite amazing
had the group from iowas heads all raising
let the cheerleader joke pass
about the artificial grass
that was installed to discourage grazing
LikeLike
What fun! Love limericks. You’ve given me an idea. My grandson loves cricket.
LikeLike