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Tension At the Pumps

There is tension at the pumps, folk's eyes look glassy and glazed. And a sense of frustration keeps concerning eyebrows raised. Feeling they've been bamboozled, customers contain their rage. And yet, curse under their breath at the numbers on the gauge. Siphoning off hard-earned cash, speculators rob the till. And manipulate markets, not caring who foots the bill. Keeping us oil-dependent, big business has become crass. And governments love adding taxes to the price of gas. (Quatrain) 8/3/2015

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/13/2018 9:54:00 AM

LOL A fun read, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/13/2018 11:12:00 AM

Thanks so much Line, your visits are always appreciated. Emile.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/13/2015 3:02:00 PM

Awesome work !! No wonder it is in the winners’ list. Congrats..Sara

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/13/2015 7:04:00 PM

Thanks Sara, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Edward Ebbs

Date: 8/11/2015 11:14:00 PM

Nice write Emile, congrats!

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/12/2015 7:27:00 AM

Thanks Ed, your support is appreciated. Emile.

Tim Ryerson

Date: 8/10/2015 4:29:00 AM

Oh how identify with THIS!! When referring to gasoline prices that old saying should be modified to: 'What goes UP does NOT come down'...BIG congrats - Tim

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/10/2015 8:13:00 AM

Thanks Tim, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/10/2015 1:01:00 AM

Congrats on ur awesome winning poem Emile! Great work!

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/10/2015 8:13:00 AM

Thanks Upma, as always I appreciate your support. Emile.

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 8/9/2015 9:34:00 PM

Great piece, Emile! Oh, I am so in agreement with you - it's indeed a shame that big business takes such advantage of us the consumers who are so dependent on fuel. Congratulations on your win, my friend!

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/10/2015 8:14:00 AM

Thanks Pandita, I appreciate both your comments and your support. Emile.

Eve Roper

Date: 8/8/2015 10:39:00 PM

Emile, sosososo.. True congratulations on your win a 7. Hugs Eve

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/9/2015 9:02:00 AM

Thanks Eve, I appreciate both your comments and your support. Emile.

Skat A

Date: 8/8/2015 10:00:00 PM

Emile, Congrats in Mary's contest. **SKAT**

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/9/2015 9:03:00 AM

Thanks Skat, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Kelly Deschler

Date: 8/3/2015 9:53:00 PM

I live in a rural area, not near a town, and I have to be dependant on my car. So, many of us are forced to pay the price at the pump... A very well written and expressed piece, Emile. We can all relate!

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/4/2015 8:50:00 AM

Thanks Kelly, I appreciate your comments and generous support. Emile.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/3/2015 3:52:00 PM

You got that right! Oil is half the price it was a year ago and it is higher priced than what it was a year ago. Doesn't make much sense other than greed.

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/4/2015 8:51:00 AM

Thanks Richard, I appreciate your comments and generous support. Emile.

Tim Smith

Date: 8/3/2015 2:45:00 PM

I don't drive as often as I used to. I walk to local shops, bike when going somewhere close and take the train into work. If the demand goes down the price should follow...but with the government involved it might not since they take a percentage for tax not a flat rate.

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/4/2015 8:51:00 AM

Thanks Tim, as always I appreciate your comments and generous support. Emile.

Bl Devnath

Date: 8/3/2015 2:23:00 PM

It's an item with the rate of which a major part of the whole economy of a Nation rests, and this happens. General public is victimized for its inflation. Government takes the chance for to suck the people's money indirectly including tax. Nice business. An informative piece. Good luck in the contest. 7 sure. Loved always,bl

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/4/2015 8:52:00 AM

Thanks BL, I appreciate your comments and generous support. Emile.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/3/2015 12:43:00 PM

We pay a premium price being on an Island Emile - I am sure the Government get a good rake off too - it is an issue that infuriates everyone I guess - but we our hands are tied! good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/4/2015 8:50:00 AM

Thanks Jan, I appreciate your generous support. Emile.