Conspicuous Consumption

Conspicuous Consumption
Look at all I have
I've got money burning
In this power grab
Between the haves and have nots
I'm one of the haves
Enjoying this life of luxury
Sitting in its lap

Conspicuous Consumption
Take a breath and breath in deep
Take as many as you want
Although this stuff ain't cheap
Money is no object
It means nothing to me
Now that you ask, yes Virginia 
Money does grow on trees

Conspicuous Consumption
In this world of give and take
If it's no longer suitable
It becomes throw away
Even if you tire of it
No need for it to break
Conspicuous Consumption
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Rodrigues Avatar
October 9, 2016 at 10:53 PM
Excellent!
Hoffman Avatar
October 9, 2016 at 8:44 AM
And if the middle class keeps shrinking there will be a lot more have nots than haves in the good ol' USA….Good one Mike!:)
Hauser  Avatar
October 9, 2016 at 8:45 AM
Amen to that!
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