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The Rich Get Switched
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The Rich Get Switched |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533
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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. |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
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.  To see real beauty ~ close your eyes and listen ~* Mysteria *~ [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 08-13-2001).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
What a smoothie you are. I'll take one of those! Enjoyable read Liz |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
I am at a loss for words...but in this, it is a good thing... this is wonderful, Richard, and I extend my applause... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
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 |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
RS-- Your perspective was enjoyed although I see you were annoyed I like the coolness you employed |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
and thus is the salesman born. . . Love this one. . . full of humor. . . --------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
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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