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Against stupidity, the gods themselves contend in vain. Friedrick Schiller We are now used to accept that money Is our gods, and getting it is pure honey. I bought a cargo vessel that would make me rich And docked it in a port where I'd find no hitch. Soon enough the ship was full of dark containers All painted black, I got fine hefty retainers. All dark containers are fitted for safety's sake, But at night some grey cargo was due to break. The cargo master paid the port manager his due, Papers exchanged who dared say what was true or untrue? The cargo ship left its moorings despite a storm warning It headed out to sea and the top containers fell in the morning. The cargo captain ordered the ship to sail back The ship was soon moored in its track. The insurance was called to assess the damages. How funny the captain was covered with bandages. Thus the heinous plan worked to perfection, The captain was lauded for his protection. The lost containers were never found. The captain now rich left onto the ground. No one cared when later tons of fish were found dead. Beneath the depth of the sea, the chemicals had long spread. 18 July 2021
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