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Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2002-11-12 05:34 PM

Buy One - Get One Free

You get two for the price of one!  Can it be?
I’m just buying one and then getting one free?

“I’ll take TWO of those please”, I said to the clerk.
“Then that’s FOUR be bagged”, she said with  a smirk

“No, No, I want TWO, One is paid, One is free”

“ Then your not getting TWO, as you stated to me
Your just getting ONE, and the other one’s free
  You should have said ONE and not TWO, don’t you see”

“All right, it is ONE then, but please bag me TWO
ONE is on me and the other’s on you”
She laughed as she bagged them all shiny and new
“ Nothing is free, dear, you’re paying for TWO”

“Paying for, TWO? I’m just paying for mine
The second is free like it says on the sign”

“You’re paying for both, dear, it’s clear as the day
For the first one is worth only half what you paid
So your getting the two and your paying their worth
It’s the greatest marketing tactic on earth
Not only are you paying the regular price
You’re paying it ONCE and you’re paying it TWICE!
The free one’s not free, dear, you’re just buying TWO
For the price of just ONE, but the joke is on you!!”

“Now let me see if this makes any sense
I paid a whole buck but it’s worth  fifty cents
But since I have two, their value ‘s a buck
But by my calculations, I think I’m in luck

Since there only worth half , I was gypped out of TWO
So you owe me TWO more, then I’m even with you
So I emptied the TWO on the counter once more”
I said, “Clerk, would you please reimburse me for FOUR
Since the sign says a buck for each one on the rack
I’m giving you FOUR and get FOUR dollars back”

She reluctantly gave me four bucks from the drawer
And was scratching her head as I walked out the door
She reached in and pulled out a pencil and pad
As she quietly whispered, .....“ I think I’ve been had!”
                                                                                                             Elizabeth Santos

SmartChick
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since 2001-09-23

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On A Journey To The Unknown

1 posted 2002-11-12 05:53 PM

I really enjoyed reading this one. Your poems are always a joy to read.

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

2 posted 2002-11-12 06:32 PM

Hey my friend I sure could use you at tax time

this was so cute Liz, and great for the humor requested - just so cute and SO true!

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

3 posted 2002-11-12 07:34 PM

(giggles in delight) Oh Elizabeth, I remember this gem so very much, and once again I had the giggles reading this as I know how confusing and invalid such deals can sound! (kiss on cheek) I would react like "You think YOU'RE had, look at me!" LOL! This is delightful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Elizabeth, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

4 posted 2002-11-13 08:56 AM

ROFL... This is fantastic! *G* It's about time those tables are turned! *G*

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

5 posted 2002-11-13 01:02 PM

this is really really CUTE, Liz...
thanks for re-posting, I missed it the first time...

~ hugs from chipmunk laughing hysterically

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

6 posted 2002-11-13 06:34 PM

Glad you enjoyed this little brain twister. Thanks for the request and for the comments.
I enjoyed writing this one
'Liz

Connel

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since 2002-11-04

Posts 736
Florida, USA

7 posted 2002-11-13 08:54 PM

Do you know when a poet gets bored? when they start writing about unusual topics.

I wish to become a great poet some day, but it will only come in time. Til then, I shall write my poems, and wait.

regards2you
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since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

8 posted 2002-11-13 10:48 PM

This is so witty. I adore it! You are quite the gifted writer. Thanks for the smile!

Warm Regards,
Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

majnu

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since 2002-10-13

Posts 1088
SF Bay Area

9 posted 2002-11-13 10:56 PM

i think mysteria has got the right idea! the irs won't audit because its reps would just get more confused and might end up giving you a refund!

a fun read.

-majnu
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Timid thoughts be not afraid. I am a Poet.

Kristine
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since 2002-10-30

Posts 92
Mahal Kita!!!

10 posted 2002-11-14 07:45 AM

I really enjoyed this...thank you for sharing

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