New Credit Card

The bank did not apologize
When sending my new card.
They hoped I’d understand
That fighting fraud is very hard.

But “compromises did occur”
At “merchants undisclosed,”
So brand-new cards were issued
To secure things, I supposed.

Instead of being grateful, though,
I’m very much annoyed.
My automatic payments now
Will soon be null and void.

I’ll have to contact E-Z Pass
And Shutterfly, as well.
My MetroCard won’t add more fares
Unless this news I tell.

This happens several times a year;
The system seems to crash.
Perhaps I should look to the past
And pay this all in cash!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Callus Avatar
January 21, 2016 at 12:46 PM
It's always the same story, Ilene! Ok...as long as things work well, but as soon as hiccups occur it could become a nightmare! As always you entertain with a natural pen. // paul
Johnson Avatar
January 19, 2016 at 11:30 AM
It's almost enough to make you envy the down and out.
East Avatar
January 18, 2016 at 1:24 PM
Just to let you know that I am really enjoying your collection of poems - I don't get to say that to too many folk in the soup. Some may try an occasional iffy rhyme, but most insist on supporting them with a batch of flittery fluttery word piles. I tend to write whenever I'm moved - fortunately I'm easily moved..........but you are amazing, the volume and quality of your work shows how easy poetry must come to you. Best regards, Dennis
Bauer Avatar
January 18, 2016 at 5:04 PM
thank you, dennis! when i retired (from teaching), i decided to write a poem a day, thinking that it would last a few months or maybe a year. now i'm totally addicted but i'm also loving it and have no intention of stopping. it's wonderful when someone shares my interest in rhyming and reads my work. much appreciated! i'm enjoying your poetry very much, too...
Mcleod Avatar
January 16, 2016 at 2:17 PM
Fraud really is everywhere now days.
Bauer Avatar
January 18, 2016 at 5:01 PM
yes, but unfortunately, the honest people have to pay the price for it!
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