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RSWells
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0 posted 2001-08-13 04:04 PM



I tore the blind idolater
from the moorings of his snore,
thought how oft' the wealthy holler
incessant demands for more,

run us off the roads to riches
in their mad dash to control,
send the peons to the ditches
they've the highlife to bankroll.

For I cater to the moneyed,
the well heeled, the upper class,
while my words can drip the honey
I stop short at kissing ass.

I treat them as any other
who'd come forth to problem solve,
often times I'm Ringling Brother
such a circus can evolve.

They think they're the lyin' tamer
and that I'm some carney freak,
they negotiation maimer,
I've not earned the right to speak.

Cross my desk sit adversary
someone else who's in their way
and they'll throw a coronary
long before too much they'll pay.

While I'm velvet in persuasion,
I do try to them assist,
but on more than one occasion
arrogance they would insist.

This man hurled his ultimatum
then sat back to watch me cry,
what I said to him verbatim
aft' a long look in his eye;

"I guess sir, you've misjudged your man,
what you thought's not who I am
I've worked hard to do all I can,
don't buy it, I don't give a damn".

First a startled look, then a smirk,
now eyes meet as level men,
recognition he's been a jerk,
then on desk I place the pen.

© Copyright 2001 Richard S. Wells jr. - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2001-08-13 04:08 PM


Bad day?  Yanno I can see you doing this and you penned it well.  A salesman takes a lot of flack that is for sure, as we see you as the enemy trying to get our very last cent out of us.  It was good to see it written from the other side for a change Richard, and well done at that! I gather he bought himself a brand new shiny car!  He he.  I loved the title - so fitting.  

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Elizabeth Santos
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2 posted 2001-08-13 04:09 PM


What a smoothie you are.
I'll take one of those!
Enjoyable read
Liz

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3 posted 2001-08-13 04:13 PM



I am at a loss for words...but in this, it is a good thing...

this is wonderful, Richard, and I extend my applause...

Janet Marie
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4 posted 2001-08-13 04:23 PM


For I cater to the moneyed,
the well heeled, the upper class,
while my words can drip the honey
I stop short at kissing ass.
================================
"I guess sir, you've misjudged your man,
what you thought's not who I am
I've worked hard to do all I can,
don't buy it, I don't give a damn".

First a startled look, then a smirk,
now eyes meet as level men,
===============================

*smiling at you*

in the games of the haves and the have nots..
its eat or be eaten...
but Ive always enjoyed serving them a good hearty helping of humility crow.  

Ya know what they say Richard...
"the meek shall inherit the earth"  

another example of your rhyme divine
jm

Martie
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5 posted 2001-08-13 06:28 PM


RS--
Your perspective was enjoyed
although I see you were annoyed  
I like the coolness you employed

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6 posted 2001-08-13 06:55 PM


and thus is the salesman born. . .  

Love this one. . . full of humor. . .

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rwood
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7 posted 2001-08-14 06:37 AM


Yes, I enjoyed looking at the flip side. It seems to me, you are just doing a job and not trying to sell the Golden Gate Bridge, but I bet you could! Great Serve! The ball is aways better in their court. Enjoyed.
Sincerely,
Regina

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