Sell You Lure


He always knew
when he got that return call from you:
The deal was done,
the negotiation was won

Sometimes winning meant a compromise
But the reason he was considered 
one of the wireless best;
he never used the bait-and-switch,
he never had to cold call sell phony lies
His marquee marketing style 
was upfront real ...
he flatly refused to ever false advertise

He was a gold star salesman,
he was diamond top notch
He was an extraordinary pitch man,
big deals he never botched

He had a velvety voice,
he was smooth baritone charismatic
He was king of the cellular,
he could cut clean through the static

When you stepped into his office,
you knew you were in the presence of royalty
Luxurious furniture made you feel comfy,
walls adorned with awards and plaques
Kings and queens of jazz playing,
allowed you to completely chill and relax

But it was when his cell started ringing,
you got to watch a master work his craft
Seeing deal after deal 
after deal getting sealed,
you knew right then that the legend was real

He was a gold star salesman,
he was sapphire top notch
He was an extraordinary pitch man,
big deals he never botched

He had a velvety voice,
he was so laidback  cool charismatic
He was king of the sell you lure,
he always cut straight thru the static


Dedicated to my beloved brother Lee
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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November 16, 2016 at 2:38 PM
Hi Freddie, You brother seems like an amazing person that excelled in his job.I can see that you love and respect him so.Well done:-)Alexis
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March 23, 2017 at 10:19 AM
Ty, Alexis. Yeah, he is one cool cat. Growing up, you could tell he was gonna be a good salesman. Appreciate your kind words. Love and peace to you.
Wolf Avatar
October 17, 2016 at 3:20 AM
I think I've met this bloke a few times, Ha. He was king of the sell you lure, loved it RW. You are a wordsmith my friend /|\
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October 17, 2016 at 3:07 PM
Ty for the gracious words, Rick. Yeah, Lee is one of my thirteen brothers and sisters. He's real cool and you and him would get along just fine I believe. He's a great salesman btw. Much love to you for going back to read my early poem posts.
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