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Famous Assets Poems by Famous Poets

These are examples of famous Assets poems written by some of the greatest and most-well-known modern and classical poets. PoetrySoup is a great educational poetry resource of famous assets poems. These examples illustrate what a famous assets poem looks like and its form, scheme, or style (where appropriate).

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by Paterson, Andrew Barton
.... 

I have read about "reserve funds", "banking freeholds", and the like, 
Till I thought the bank had thousands of assets, 
And it strikes me very funny that they take a fellow's money 
When they haven't got enough to pay their debts. 

And they say they've lent my money, and they can't get paid it back. 
I know their rates per cent were tens and twelves; 
And if they've made a blunder after scooping all this plunder, 
Why, they ought to fork the money out themse...Read more of this...



by Paterson, Andrew Barton
...em clear?" 
"I think so," said the Socialist; 
"They would -- or very near!" 

"If we should try to raise some cash 
On assets of our own, 
Do you suppose," the Premier said, 
"That we could float a loan?" 
"I doubt it," said the Socialist, 
And groaned a doleful groan. 

"Oh, Savings, come and walk with us!" 
The Premier did entreat; 
"A little walk, a little talk, 
Away from Barrack Street; 
My Socialistic friend will guide 
Your inexperienced feet." 

"We do not th...Read more of this...

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