Joseph Spence Sr Poet Etheree

Cash Gone In Tax

Cash
Slashed by
Uncle Sam
Hard earned wages
Burned as income tax
Cash gone like blowing wind
Tax is not like sweet vermouth
This is just like pulling hen’s tooth
Tax going up, paycheck going down
Tax man leave us alone—we need a break!

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Won Honorable Mention
Etheree Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Andrea Dietirch
June 20, 2010

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© Joseph S. Spence, Sr., (Epulaeryu Master) 6/11/2010
All Rights Reserved, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Senior Advisor, to Founder of Motivational Strips
Ambassador De Literature
Noble Star of Literature 2018
Living Legend of the 21st Century
Pentasiv B World Friendship Poetry Featured Poet 2019

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Andrea Dietrich December 9, 2020 at 3:25 PM Revisiting your winning oldie here. I really like this one. it's so true. Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 9:57 AM This is very wonderful. That was your sponsored event? Thank you for the inspiration. I will have to sponsor one soon. I sponsored a variety of "Epulaeryu Poetry Events." Enjoy the Advent season leading to Christmas. Blessings to you and your loved ones always!

Jenna Cronk June 22, 2010 at 9:45 AM i like it...very beatnick and very true especially if you live in new york state. Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 9:58 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved sister of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Scott Harlib June 22, 2010 at 6:39 AM Amen, Congrats on the mention Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 9:58 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved brother of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Carol Sunshine Brown June 21, 2010 at 7:06 AM Congratulations on your win in Andrea Dietrich's contest "Etheree Me" Joseph. Love, Carol Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 9:59 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved sister of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 21, 2010 at 2:52 AM congrats with this very timely etheree, Joseph! How I do pray the tax man hears you!! --nikko :) Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 9:59 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved friend of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Joyce Johnson June 20, 2010 at 7:07 PM A taxing tale. Congratulations on your hm. Love, Joyce Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved sister of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

John Freeman June 20, 2010 at 9:52 AM Awesme truth, Joseph. Congratulations on your success in Andrea's awesome contest. Agape, Moses Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved brother of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2010 at 4:14 AM congratulations for your HM in my contest, Joseph. It sure is true this one! Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved sister of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Elaine George June 20, 2010 at 3:36 AM lol. What will they do when thy have finally managed to take the entire pay-check and can tax us no more? Great etheree, My frind, an thank you fo your recent kind comments. Laini Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:01 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved sister of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

James Peranteau June 15, 2010 at 7:30 AM This Etheree is right(write) on time Mr. Spence ! A splash de Vermouth y Vodka, y olive and a witty thought ! And...careful with the glass, it's cash ! james Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:01 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved brother of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Robert A. Dufresne June 14, 2010 at 7:29 PM shall we jettison the tea again? Good etheree JOseph. the taxation excuses do become overbearing, for sure. Thanks you for the comment Joseph. -Robert Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:02 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved brother of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Carolyn Devonshire June 14, 2010 at 10:22 AM Superb etheree, Joseph! Taxes are wasted by our government. Love the line about "pulling hen's tooth." I guess we'd have to leave the country to get away from the tax man. The behavior and wreckless spending in Washington are sinful. Excellent poem for my favorites! Love, Carolyn Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:02 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved sister of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Deirdre Omaidin June 14, 2010 at 1:30 AM Great lines here Joseph, apt for your country too. You should pay a visit here and see the way things are too - horrendous, people are completely broke. Thanks for noting my haiku. Regards, Déirdre Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:03 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved sister of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Doris Culverhouse June 13, 2010 at 11:38 AM tax break?? today! double pay tomorrow!! Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:03 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved sister of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Carol Fillmore June 13, 2010 at 9:07 AM Love this! Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:03 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved sister of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Debbie Guzzi June 12, 2010 at 8:03 PM boy do we hear you! Light & Love Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:04 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved sister of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Dr.Ram Mehta June 11, 2010 at 6:22 PM A nice Etheree with full of humors yet meaningful Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:04 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved brother of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 11, 2010 at 4:09 PM Good one Joseph.. good luck if for Andrea's contest.. this form sets us so nice too... and my Rollercoaster Ride for the Limerick contest was a pun on words for the economy going up and down up and down like the roller coaster and six flags is right near me too.. appreciate the hug... good luck..with luv from the "Sweetheart" Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:05 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved sweetheart sister of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Poet Destroyer A June 11, 2010 at 1:11 PM So agreed, truly enjoyed your Etheree, have yourself a nice and wonderful day,..p..d Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:05 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved sister of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Sara Kendrick June 11, 2010 at 1:01 PM Painful situation...Momma always said only two sure things in life death and taxes....Good luck in the contest if you have entered this one..Keep the creative pen flowing..Thanks for faithfully reading my work...Sara Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:06 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved sister of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Carol Sunshine Brown June 11, 2010 at 12:16 PM Your poetry was a pleasure to read today Joseph. May your weekend be full of love,good health and loads of inspiration. The best to you in the contest. Love, Carol Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:06 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved sister of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Chuck Keys June 11, 2010 at 11:54 AM This work is great. Well stated, even nicely. thanks, chuck Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:06 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved brother of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Poet Destroyer A June 11, 2010 at 11:51 AM A break we definately need lol, this is some hard hitting truth "tax going up, paycheck going down", enjoyed this write... P.D. Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:07 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved sister of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

C.C Bloomsfield June 11, 2010 at 11:51 AM I enjoyed this Etheree Joseph!My overtime goes all for tax,when I do it!taxes ,If we could Ether them away lol,Imagine :)great style in writing ,I love it!Celene! Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:07 AM You're very welcome, my dearly beloved friend of God's inspirational grace. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you and your loved ones in this Advent season, always! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.