Charlatans

I'm sick of mean minded people 
who prey on the weak and the old. 
Who use every rip-off trick in the book 
trying to turn crap into gold. 
They target the vulnerable in society, 
with their scams, cons and sharp practice. 
With promises of riches or something for nothing 
with underhand 'legal' tactics. 
Along with the 'friendly' loan companies, 
who charge usurers interest rates. 
They're the dregs of the Earth, of questionable birth, 
and I doubt if they have any mates. 
Why do we have to put up with them? 
Hiding behind legalese. 
They're morally bankrupt, 
leech like, corrupt, 
and degrade humankind with their sleaze.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Laurie Avatar
September 11, 2020 at 4:40 PM
Hello John … the email system and phones drive me crazy with as you say so called riches. Once I played along but now, ignore the lot. This is a great poem in these times of the internet scammer - thanks John - Lindsay
Jones Avatar
September 11, 2020 at 4:56 PM
Thank you Lindsay. These people literally make me scream. Glad you liked the poem
Mcgee Avatar
September 7, 2020 at 10:15 AM
Yes, I can think of many of these...why are they legal at all? Nice rhyme too.
Jones Avatar
September 7, 2020 at 10:58 AM
Thanks Jeanne. Yes, they would be amongst the first out of my balloon x
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