Billboard

The billboard on the highway
Had no product there to sell
But asked a question: Will you go
To Heaven or to Hell?

Below, there was a number
You could call or you could text
So you could get an answer as to
Where you’re going next.

I wonder just how many
Will give in and make that call,
Though hopefully the truth would be
Nobody after all.

Yet I suspect there are some souls
Both gullible and rash
Who would, for that information,
Part with lots of hard-earned cash.

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/5/2019 4:18:00 AM

You have given me a great idea for a new business. People PAY for this? Hmmmmm

Rico Leffanta

Date: 12/1/2019 4:35:00 PM

I thought it was all up to Saint Peter at the Golden Gate? So why call when one can just avoid San Francisco? Aloha! Rico

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/30/2019 8:29:00 PM

I suppose you're right. Sucker born every minute and all... This ad struck me as unbelievably hilarious!! Thanks, Ilene! :) gw

Na Na

Date: 11/30/2019 5:18:00 PM

Hi Ilene. Cant say I ever tried to call the number on the billboard. Thanks for sharing this