Alms the Poor

Alms For The Poor ~~~~~~ The Clever Beggar ~~~~~~ The not so old beggar stood before me,with outstretched arms and a sadden stare He ask me for sixty-five cent He was working this side of the street I started to dig up the amount he requested when he ask me if I could spare even more. I began to realize that he first waited to see if I would comply before putting the rest of the game to me “I have not had a bite in two days'' said he The story sounded familiar as this was his classic line Not even trying to disguise the well rehearsed lie. Once again he gave me that stare only this time straight into my eyes he looked I smiled and said “I do not like to get played” I understand you get a check- And your mom has to dole it out to you because you buy what you want-and beg for what you need. Yeah buddy I got the 411 on you indeed ! see all your sympathy cards with me have been played- I even remember when weeks' back you buried your dad. Is your Father sick again - Did he rise from the dead ? Since I saw last week- have your hungry children grown? Get new props- Your stories are old His warmed over sadness still pierces my heart. I am driving a Ford So I cannot afford to help you anymore. Even if I were to continue I would have liked “new” material for my stories and poems. I liked the fact that you were trying to be innovative imaginative or creative. But,you were not,Also you told repeat stories We could have continued in this vein, but you “played me so cheaply” When instead you could have enriched me deeply. See I was writing a story about “Beggars With Cash” Living lavish life style's with a big money Stash.. A month ago before I changed my style I had my helpers follow you for awhile. They saw you in your S.U.V- When you left the YMCA; You then rolled over to a boulevard called Chevrolet. You had on a clean white shirt - you were no longer unshaven . got pictures of you living fine – yes, of you and your partners in crime. Now what do you have to say..? I am going to write this story and make all the money back that I ever gave you ! Going to call it “Alms for the Poor” Just to be sure. The next time you have a repeat Customer -Remember them ! Everyone likes a good story. But when you lie to me Respect my intellectual dignity; Give the story depth and quality- Now tell me who's the fool ? You are a menace to society.. A needy person will now go without Because of all the good- people you have duped. You were once a clever beggar So remember this forever. If you even tell a fool a good lie It shows him some respect. A bad lie is like a quick sale Wholesale vs. Retail. it's really no bargain If all you have are flimsy lies Then spare me the inept DETAILS !