At a Postcard Show

Went to a postcard show today 
Capitalism in action!  
Picked up some nice cards
One dealer - whose parents were Holocaust survivors 
Gave me a break on the price 
Another collector at the show 
was an old Army buddy of my father
Used to work for him at shows 
He sold his collection for six figures!!
Used to work in the Wall Street area
for a rich French stamp dealer
He sold a stamp for seven figures!!!
The battle between socialism and capitalism still rages in this world
One does not have to read Ayn Rand 
Nor does one have to read Tolkien
But they are two famed authors
which are worth dipping into if you get the chance
Years ago I read Studs Lonigan
James Farrell - another one worth reading
Poetry is the order of the day 
for those who love verse
No one is shooting at us for writing verse
in this land
Enjoy the holiday season you out there in the darkness!!
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Kiser Avatar
December 10, 2019 at 3:38 PM
Wow, what a piece! There's as much fact in poetry as in fiction; keep writing's what I say.
Pandit Avatar
December 10, 2019 at 7:52 AM
This is deep in thoughts, Matthew--you have rich life experience reflected in your words. Happy festive season to you as well!
Dietrich Avatar
December 9, 2019 at 2:58 PM
I asked if this was your revision because in the comment you made to me the other day, you said you had revised a poem!
Anish Avatar
December 10, 2019 at 10:07 AM
I would like to know you ideas on revision. Some poets revise over and over again but with poets like me and you who are prolific we obviously do not revise that much. I enjoyed your holiday greetings and poetry which I got in the mail yesterday. What is your address - I want to send you Season's Greetings in the mail! Best of the Season to you and yours Matthew Anish
Deo Avatar
December 8, 2019 at 10:40 PM
well said Matthew Our Gospel according to A. Matthew). Season's Blessings, and amen!
Dietrich Avatar
December 8, 2019 at 6:35 PM
yes, thank goodness we can write poetry and just about anything we want here. At least freedom of speech is alive and well! Too bad things written by news people is filled with stupidity these days. wE can hardly know truth from fiction .Is this your revision you told me of? Well done.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 8, 2019 at 5:12 PM
Hello Matthew Anish, I read poetry every day. I also read mysteries in between. I always enjoy reading poetry.Poetry is the order of my day as well. Merry Christmas. Have a nice evening my friend.
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