Why, hello there!
What, you need some help?
Why, yes, of course!
You need medicine
Hmm
I believe I could help you out with that
Save your life, will it?
Yes, I'll give you a month's supply
That's sixtey pills
That'll be an arm, please
You won't give me an arm?
Well, why not, it's only an arm
There's been many people who've gone through life
Without an arm
At least I'm not asking for a leg
All I ask for is an arm to save your life
It won't kill you
Just sanitize the saw first
And have plenty of bandages ready
You say you've already given both your arms?
Well, I'll take a leg, then
I've got to get something
I'm not a charity, you know
Oh, dry up!
So what if you'll be left with only one more leg?
That's none of my concern
WHAT?!?!?!
GENERIC?!?!?!
No, no, no, no you certainly may not go with that!
Four dollars a bottle!
Sweet Jesus, no!
That means. . .you'll live!
Author notes
This is in criticism of the pharmecudical companies, for forcing people to chose between eating and paying bills and living.
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wow I wasn't sure what you were meaning,
until I got to the end and read you authors note.
What away to look at things.
I completely agree with your point.
Great job.
Good luck in the contest.
Joyce
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A challenge many go through daily with these huge companies. A creative piece, well expressed
All my best to you in this contest
Linda
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I heard about the dilemma some of your residents have over this issue.
We have a run down outmoded NHS But if things are dire you can at least get your prescriptions free of charge.
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Yeah!! You tell em'!!! I have been really scoring today as far as finding well done, creative, (but most important) hard hitting political commentaries and this is no exception!
I really enjoyed how you worded this. Very powerful and condescending
And man, you are right. Pharmaceutical companies in this country are criminal! Did you know they bought the cures for many deceases, including cancer, so they could continue to distribute, there poor excuses for medicine! We should all move to Canada. At least its fee there!
Thanks for the great read. I really appreciate you bringing this stuff up. Keep up the good work!
Creatress
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Thanks I've heard about them doing that. It wouldn't suprise me. Greed has no end in this world.
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It should be no question that everybody should get their medicine they need without having to give up other basic needs!!
Nice to read a poem by you again.
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Thanks!
Sorry I havn't been on in a while. I finally got internet, so I'll be on more often.
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Originall
I got the message. Great way of saying it thats for sure.
Good write.
Love & Pease (Rid the desease) love this song by opeth.
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