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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. 
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It stalks when you're sleeping, Annoys you while you're awake, And if you don’t file by the deadline, You'll soon see your sad mistake! Here comes the dreaded Tax Day, You're bound to be a mess, Tho' surrounded by shoeboxes of receipts, That won't impress the I.R.S.! You know you have more deductions, But they haven't materialized yet, Maybe you can claim the Dog, You took her to the Vet! You have to be a mathematician, To figure out each form, You can't afford a C.P.A., So you're praying for a brainstorm! The Taxman, He's a coming, In bold and steady paces, Don't try to conceal your assets, He knows all your hiding places! Investments that You made, Provided a good windfall, Though You took all the risk, The Taxman will make a haul! If you choose to itemize, There's a lot which you can claim, But if you claim too much, The auditor will bring you shame! Soon will come the deadline, Prepare, while time you have still, Complete the forms, mail them in, Before the fifteenth of April! Poetry is the expression of thoughts which awake the higher and nobler emotions, or their opposites, with words arranged to some accepted convention.........or maybe not! Dennis :^) |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is delightful, Dennis! The time of year most of us hate is upon us! Great poem!! Denise |
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Sasikat Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 290St. Petersburg, FL |
Dennis, Oh what a perfect picture you painted of the Dreaded "T" day. Though I found this quite amusing, it made me realize I need to get my butt in gear and get mine done....time is running out. Thanks for this appropo post. Sheila ...the earth and myself are of one mind. The measure of the land and the measure of our bodies are the same........... Joseph, Nez Perce Chief |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Your poem was quite taxing Too soon to sweat it ,Yes? I'll wait 'til the last minute Like other years, I guess My heart just isn't in it. Why not a poem 'bout the ides of March Of Julius Ceaser fame? That would not be so threatening 'Lest Julius was my first name! You did a good job--did the IRS put you up to it? Later Bro., David |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Oh dear, I should have mine ready before April 1st and that is no joke ! Thanks for the reminder Dennis, written in a great poem  Munda By the way, I noticed Lady Guinevere looking for you........ |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Dennis~ This is precious. A most taxing situation for sure. Want to get the last laugh ? Make your check out to the Infernal Revenue Service. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
This is offered as a public service announcement for all you Procrastinators! LOL Dennis :^) |
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John the cat Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 357England |
Love it Dennis. May your roof never fall in and those beneath it never fall out. Irish proverb. |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
I never knew that taxes were such a nuisance..lol...the one good thing about being a teen is that you don't got to worry about stuff like that! Life is hard enough already!!! Love and hugs, Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere |
*applauds..* This was great.. Brought a smile to my face.. MAY THE ROAD RISE TO MEET YOU, MAY THE WIND BE ALWAYS AT YOUR BACK MAY THE SUN SHINE UPON YOUR FACE THE RAINS FALL SOFT UPON YOUR FIELDS AND, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND Irish Blessing |
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