Swiss Get Away Haiku

the tyrant has left
with the Swiss System of theft
billions of theirs left

Swiss Bank get away
stealing it the legal way
a clean den of thieves

is'nt there a law
or should'nt there be one made
to make the Swiss pay
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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November 24, 2011 at 12:05 AM
JOHN,,,, ;-) stopping by to wish you and everyone a happy THANKSGIVING! `" Have yourself a wonderful and lovely holiday. God Bless,.. p.d.
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February 27, 2011 at 9:25 AM
Some got rich on packing it away in the Swiss bank accounts now it is the Cayman's that are collecting our politicians bank rolls. Nice Haiku love phyl
Onclaud Avatar
February 19, 2011 at 5:26 PM
whew, we have a lot of goverment officials are doing this, john! a witty poem that has moral tones to it.. hope you can add your meaningful feedback on my choka entitled " picasso in japan.." its a cousin of haiku.. :) huggs, nette
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February 19, 2011 at 5:42 AM
Dear John, No wait a minute Dear POETRY Friend I am trying to master the Japanese forms, Haiku and Senryu YOUR lesson here has taught me Much about my Goal very Superb Series Haiku Your Liege ALWAYS... HG
Song Avatar
February 18, 2011 at 9:22 PM
There are some good laws....hence, Bernie Madoff isn't going anywhere for a VERY long time! You are dead on the money here.
Situation Avatar
February 14, 2011 at 7:32 AM
just because were poor lets not rag against it. T. S.
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February 14, 2011 at 6:14 AM
You've got it, John! I wonder how much black money is still at Swiss banks!!! And I agree with James! Too much money was stolen by the Nazi from German Jews!!! And it is still at Swiss banks...Wish you a great Valentine's...And thank you for your always kind comments...Gert
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February 13, 2011 at 8:29 PM
Relatively few words in these three verses, but they collectively deliver some great descriptiveness. A good write.
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February 13, 2011 at 8:41 AM
What abhors me about the Swiss Banking structure is their unwillingness to give back the millions of riches plundered by the German's during the second world war. So much for them being impartial. I wouldn't trust a Swiss banker in any shape or form. They have blood money in their vaults. Koolio Haiku series John. Have a lovely Sunday....:)
Melody Lightning Ink Avatar
February 13, 2011 at 7:41 AM
Men on suites, ridiculing the art of banking. one day, they will meet their Waterloo.
Locksley Avatar
February 13, 2011 at 5:34 AM
I've always wondered how the Swiss bank accounts get away with this John. Sorry you didn't like my poem. I enjoyed yours a lot. Best to you, Diane
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February 12, 2011 at 2:45 PM
Well, John I don't have a Swiss bank account and can't even afford the holes in the Swiss Cheese but I can enjoy a cup of Joe while the Mountain Lion slyly awaits to pounce..Bless that lion's heart he'll be set for a month on groceries for he can just lie around feast and not have to hunt ....Sunflower
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February 12, 2011 at 9:54 AM
Hummm what a thought... John. Makes me think... what rat swiftly stole the swiss cheese..lol.. enjoyed...p.d.
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February 12, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Hello John, Thought provoking indeed John... Well Done As Always, Shar
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February 12, 2011 at 9:34 AM
A strong write about a problem that really needs to be address, my friend. I don't understand how people are allowed to hide their assets in Swiss accounts. Switzerland needs to accept the problems we face globally. In addition, there are quite a few Americans using offshore accounts to avoid paying taxes. Some fairness needs to be brought into this scheme. Love, Carolyn
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