dollars and sense

there must be 
fifty ways
to kill the 
other and

dime to a dollar
there’s always 
an other
and another 
dime 
to be made

dollars and sense
for a puffed up 
war chest
for another 
other
change is made
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Greenhough Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Expensive wars and lost money. I like how the words complete a circle.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 21, 2024 at 9:26 AM
It’s a massive money maker indeed, for few, expensive for most. Thank you Hilda, xomo
Allison Avatar
August 18, 2024 at 11:39 AM
thought provoking piece Mo, hugs jan xx
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Thank you Jan! Hugs back ~x
DiMino Avatar
August 18, 2024 at 8:59 AM
Money down the toilet with life. Well said!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Thank you Joe
One Avatar
August 18, 2024 at 8:33 AM
Nice to see you posting your thought provoking poems my friend..
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Thank you dear poet! Mo hugs :)))
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