Circle the wagons we’re under attack
Secret the silver, ensure it’s intact
Foes are upon us dressed sharp as a tack
Ready to sell us whatever we lack
“Invest in your future”, says he in gray slacks
Eyeing his chances to see if we’ll crack
We hesitated not knowing if quacks
came with Rolexs and diamond tie-tacks
Insisting his plan was ‘top of the stack’
He lined up papers to sign in ink black
Twisting our poor arms ‘til nearly detached
Spewing out figures as if they were fact
This salesman had us for he had a knack
for lying like rugs displayed on a rack
“Tell your spouse dearly, agree to this pact,
Sign up today for a lifetime contract”
By now he was done with all of his smack,
Closed up his notebook and briefcase to match
We did surrender, our dignity sacked
No longer able to stay on the track
We signed the papers with firm jaws gone slack
Hoping like black plague he’d never come back
Please tell me what you think
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Very interesting read, I like how ending words rhyme. Has many different feel of years to it, for the start talks about wagons, the black plague , and etc. Sales men were pain in the butt from start. Nice read
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Wow, so true and so funny in a black way. These salesmen always seem to come back and take us for a ride. I loved this, as I always do all of your pieces.
"firm jaws gone slack"
Great line!!!!
Despite all this, you could sell me anything with a few choice words though. Hugs and kisses -
Just agree to have them off your back
Sometimes when salesmen/women ring I say I don't live here, am just watching the child till the mother comes back. Or I use my language trick, speak in Portuguese and pretend not know a word in Dutch, it works fine lol
The title works as a warning, well thought!
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Last evening when I arrived home I saw mail on the kitchen table for me. I opened it and to my surprise there was a check for $3,300.20. I kid you not. The letter that was with the check said that the money was from a Computer Reward Program for card holders in North America.
First off, I don't have a credit card, haven't in years (not good with them at all). It went on to say that I had been approved for a lump sum of $120,000.00. Yup! That's what it said. LOL Now the check has my name and address as is on my drivers license. If I were a foolish person, I would try to cash it, as I am presently waiting to hear about a job that should begin in a week or so.
I ain't buying it! Thanks for the confirmation.
LOVE YOU ♥
Renee
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You have me cracking up here but I can't help but also see a bit of double meaning within the lines you have penned. You have a way of adding "hidden messages" within your works that is quite unique. Nicely done Hun.
:gf
♥ Touchof1der
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Just about the most clever
... poem that I've seen come out from your ever thinking mind! A most fun read and one that should gain some points and trophies as well. You have a sense of wit that works well with rhyme and meter and it's always a pleasure to find a light-hearted poem such as this. Please keep writing ... joy
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Sorry Leo, I am in a very giggling state of mind! And you just happened to sketch these hawks with such brilliance!
Now tell me poet, did I rip you off? I mean, by publishing your books? Do you think my quotation fair? Make it public, Poet -- tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth ...
I will not hold it against you.
Thank you for the laugh.
Love
Myra
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Seriously, I was just poking fun at insurance salesmen. I could not be more pleased with our business arrangement.
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I know, silly!
I was just being ... deliberate You are an incredible poet and know how to stage some players.
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