Curtis Moorman Poet Rhyme

Shoulda Read the Fine Print - 2

SHOULDA READ THE FINE PRINT

It was bright and all shined up
So I laid my money down
Jumped right in and buckled up
And headed off uptown

It began to rattle and shake
Smoke began to rise
I knew I'd made a big mistake
I had listened to the lies

I had in mind to hurt the man
Determined to break some bones 
To carry out my fast hatched plan
To hear his moans and groans

He was waiting for my return
For the money I had lost
It really made my temper burn
When I added up the cost

He said he wondered where I went
In such a great big hurry
I shoulda read the fine print
But that was not his worry

He showed me the contract I had signed
And there in white and black
Nowhere on it could I find 
He was bound to take it back

So my advice to you my friend
Before your money is spent
Don't be told that in the end
You shoulda read the fine print

19 January 2018
For contest sponsored by John Lawless

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Jean Murray March 1, 2018 at 8:43 AM Brilliant Curtis. I was robbed in broad daylight recently, by a builder who ran off with my cash and left unfinished work. It is infuriating. Jean Murray March 4, 2018 at 6:40 PM Divine intervention Curtis? Curtis Moorman March 1, 2018 at 9:57 AM WOW!, Jean. It can be infuriating. Although it happened so many years ago, I spoke at a local church by invitation. I ended up sitting next to the man who fleeced me. Talk about making him uncomfortable. lol. He fidgeted during the entire service. I shook his hand when he left in a hurry. The title of my message was FORGIVENESS.

Line Gauthier March 1, 2018 at 8:24 AM Ouch. Beautifully narrated and witty, Curtis. Curtis Moorman March 1, 2018 at 8:39 AM Yep! Happens all too often! In my old age --- 75, come St. Patrick's Day --- I have finally learned to search the fine print and then look for loopholes to refute it. Thanks for you comment and support.

Eve Roper February 28, 2018 at 5:40 PM Nicely done, Curtis, congratulations on your win. Curtis Moorman February 28, 2018 at 7:01 PM Thanks, Eve. It's been a while, and it's good to hear from you.

Rhoda Tripp January 24, 2018 at 11:19 PM Thought Id drop by to see what you've been up to, friend. This here is a great write and a good one for the contest. We've all been here a time or two. There are "right to rescind" laws but if I'm not mistaken, they only give you three days. Usually a motor lasts four. Lol. Curtis Moorman January 25, 2018 at 1:38 AM How very good to hear from you, Rhoda. I have missed corresponding with you but have been honoring the fact that you have so much going on. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to read my work.

FJ Thomas January 22, 2018 at 6:59 PM Lol excellent advice excellently shared! Enjoyed this Curtis :) Curtis Moorman January 22, 2018 at 7:49 PM Thanks, Shadow! I know that was just a quickly thought up poem to be entered in a contest but what a great truth there is in it. I hope others see it as being humorous but also see the warning signs it gives. I appreciate your support.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2018 at 12:55 PM - Many people who have gone into that trap, Curtis - Luck in the contest - Lovely weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Curtis Moorman January 19, 2018 at 8:58 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise! You are so gracious. I look forward to seeing your comments on my work. I appreciate your persistence. Hope you have a great weekend also.

Jan Allison January 19, 2018 at 12:03 PM ouch a costly mistake and sometimes you can be sold a real dud. good luck in the contest Curtis:-) hugs jan xx Curtis Moorman January 19, 2018 at 12:49 PM Thanks, Jan! Good to hear from you. I appreciate your support.