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Bring On the Rejection Slips

Bring on the rejection slips... and/or try distilling my spirits at losing gamble if curious (by George) proceed reading reasonable rhyme, I guarantee the following words ramble. Though flush with good humor pun one mock two yields negligible true cash equivalent value won dirt poor offspring privileged as prodigal son pockets bursting with legal tender, when just yesterday I reveled in fun. All polite declinations strung together would circle... (fill in the blank) x times matter of fact, I just got a slew of them today April 26th, 2022, what a lucky man me haint an idealist..., but winning poetry (writing) contest or purchasing lottery tickets... yeah, nothing butta pipe dream such improbable whimsical notion linkedin and tantamount with milkmaid and pail Aesop pose fabulous incredulous solution finally good riddance hand to mouth existence hello riches, perchance a dollop and/or sizable windfall courtesy drawn PowerBall and/or Mega Million ticket, whereby yours truly suddenly cursed with more'n chump change, and/or abundant money would experience "fifteen minutes of fame" flush with friends and relatives, who metaphorically came out of woodwork, I (a misanthrope) never knew existed (perhaps even marriage propositions, no matter wedded bliss prevails) interesting... how moderate and/or substantial wealth suddenly finds chock a block acquisitions accessible at my fingertips (regarding brand new automobile, custom designed house, travel opportunities galore (maybe even vacation to Mars) (despite prevalence coronavirus - COVID -19), nevertheless honed awareness, viz immutability altering pubescent stunted emotional, physical and social development plus profusely sweating hands then and now, social anxiety all the while knowing money can't buy happiness, yet once and for all at long last free and clear of grinding poverty cuz groveling along the pockmarked highway avails countless exit ramps plethora of choices inviting strong arm of the law for instance how to be analogous to jolly roger piloting immense hijacked ship of state (approximating size of Rhode Island) equipped with the latest trappings matter of fact replete with every creature comfort analogous to rich self sufficient independent country allowing, enabling, and providing a warm welcome - think unfurled Harris tweed Scottish welcome mat. POSTSCRIPT: Feel free to be kickstarter to (mine nonexistent) Gofundme site Cree hating altruism toward me, whose monetary shortfall cruel fate did decree, though if yours truly ever pens his autobiography, ye will become privy to mein kampf awash with squandered key opportunities harkening back to primary school. Argh...,I unwittingly thwarted necessary positive growth once in a lifetime occasions, thus penury finds me rattling figurative tin cup for small largesse - ha.

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Date: 4/26/2022 5:37:00 PM
Just as I was about to start reading what you bring to the table today,I had a vision.A picture of Jackie Gleason posed knee to knee letting you know the fun was about to begin with the trademark, "and away we goooooo"Hope you receive your just desserts soon.Now don't go getting the big head but I think your genius.Regards to your girl.
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