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The Capitalist It was dark out winds from the north branches swaying over granite graves The night seemed ominous Poem will resume after this ad Have been thinking about a funeral plot? Who hasn't? We have some of the best plots available even if you are not a writer, for only 99$ a month you can be buried with the peace of mind, you will remain in one piece for eternity!!!! CALL NOW GRAVES R US 1-800-923-9696 UNSUPPORTED CODE I had followed her you see that being my mandate Her husband suspected infidelity How do I tell he she cheating with a dead guy? Poem will resume after this ad HI THERE? NEED A LAWYER? A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR? Well look no further we are Roger Rabbit Investigations, working with SAM SHOVEL & SPADE LAW OFFICES. Have legal issues? Suspect embezzlement? Fraud, is your country being hijacked by orangutans, call us, we offer SOLUTIONS 1-800-800-9000 It was after midnight rain coming down like cats and dogs I ran to my car, worrying I would lose the tail This just wasn't my night Key in ignition, and nada, mother of mercy I would have to pick up her trail another night Poem will resume after this ad CAR troubles? Driving an older vehicle? Why worry about getting stuck on the highway, why worry over a car locked, or one needing a battery boast. We are there for you, CAR BOASTERS OF AMERICA, mention this add and get 10% off your next annual subscription!!!!! Well, some nights just don't turn out right I was at my favorite bar Tiffany, was serving and oh boy she sure could pour a man a drink Down on my luck I was having double whiskeys, and drowning my sorrows Not completely drowning, Tiffany was one fine looking lady even without the whiskey! Poem will resume after this ad Come on down to Als, all you can drink WHISKEY and WINE store We have deals deals deals, 2 for 1's and Whiskey specials every Friday. just tell em Al sent you and get 40% of your first bottle! Its now 3am and no one wants an old tired detective the rain is now a mist, and I light my last cigarette of the night under a lamppost of course I have a reputation to keep after all Looking forward to my pillow, my lonely pillow THANK YOU FOR READING THIS POEM! Having trouble sleeping? come and see MY PILLOW DOT COM No matter how stressful your job, MY PILLOW will give you that great nights sleep you need! Call us at 1-800- Pillow-com!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 7/7/2018 6:01:00 AM
Hello Art, Congratulations on POTD here for this very creative free verse selection!! Creativity and Humor are a most powerful combination. Superbly Done!! Cheers and Best, Gary
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Date: 7/3/2018 8:47:00 AM
Very creative my friend... I enjoyed it.. Congrats Arthur... All the best
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Date: 6/28/2018 9:52:00 PM
I love this Arthur. Your spicy sarcasm is delish! Congratulations on YOUR wonderful and well deserved POTD honors for your ingenious poem! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 6/28/2018 2:38:00 PM
Congratulations on POTD
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Date: 6/28/2018 12:04:00 PM
Lol..It all "ads" up...Congrats on POTD
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Date: 6/28/2018 11:08:00 AM
Congrats for POTD honors Arthur...
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Date: 6/28/2018 9:55:00 AM
A true satire. I wish the ad people would read it - I doubt if anyone buys any of their products based on those ads. Congratulations!
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Date: 6/28/2018 8:49:00 AM
You nailed it with this one Arthur! Very creative and true and that makes it hilarious. I wonder how many people skipped the ads at first or all together? You are a true cynicic my friend never change. And congrats on POTD!
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Date: 6/28/2018 8:37:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Arthur. Well done.
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Date: 6/28/2018 8:32:00 AM
Well done and congrats on POTD I loved it, thanks for sharig :) x
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Date: 6/28/2018 8:28:00 AM
Congratulations Arthur on POTD. Love the cynicism.
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Date: 6/28/2018 8:00:00 AM
Ahh, I am glad that I come across this poem, it was really nice and funny, especially the ads, don't you think that 100 dollar a month for dead man isn't a little too much, can we negotiate, 30 dollars I guess, lol, many congratulations on your poem being chosen as POTD, it sure is a beauty, good luck and have a nice day
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Date: 6/28/2018 7:36:00 AM
Ah, the joy of targeted advertising....I find a bit of a sarcastic poke at the ads here on poetry soup that narrow and block the content.
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Date: 6/28/2018 7:06:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD. A really fun read !!!
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Date: 6/28/2018 6:41:00 AM
Excellent write Arthur! Sounds like Tiffany is a lot of fun (lol) Much enjoyed...Congrats on your well deserved POTD...All the best, Charlie
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Date: 6/28/2018 5:52:00 AM
Oh this is so much fun. If Jessica Rabbit is serving I'm drinking. Congrats on potd! xomo
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Date: 6/28/2018 5:34:00 AM
Many congrats on POTD!!!:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 6/28/2018 5:11:00 AM
Lol! Arthur, I agree with my fellow Soupers, you are a creative genius. This write was so original and engaging that I didn't mind the ads one bit. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed your message about " Capitalism ". Excellent job. Congratulations on getting the poem of day. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
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Date: 6/28/2018 5:00:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD
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Date: 6/27/2018 1:36:00 PM
now it's time to advertise ourselves, and how... darn marketing strats which invades our privacy... even youtube has commercials right in the middle of a feature... imcredible, biting write, arthur... huggs
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Date: 6/27/2018 11:18:00 AM
How about an ad for Buford's Barber Shop? "If you can grow it, Buford can cut it". Loved it Arthur...
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Date: 6/27/2018 9:38:00 AM
I got so agitated reading this that I decided to boycott each of these ads. But that didn't satisfy so I decided to enlist other poets to do the same. But that wasn't enough either, so I decided to call the ad companies and tell them what I was doing and that they could expect more as my primary free time would no longer be writing poetry but seeking to destroy their company. I took it to Facebook. I manipulated Google. I hacked into their computers. It was all working perfectly. Then I woke up!
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Eve Roper
Date: 6/28/2018 2:38:00 PM
:)
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Charles Messina
Date: 6/28/2018 6:39:00 AM
LOL
Date: 6/27/2018 8:38:00 AM
This was a blast to read Arthur. If not for the car troubles I am sure you would have caught me!
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Date: 6/27/2018 2:14:00 AM
ha ha ha I hope TPS read this and see how irritating those friggin adverts are lol - you are a creative genius my friend lol lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 6/27/2018 1:51:00 AM
Al sent me, Al sent me ...is that 80% off Now why was I here?
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Tim Smith
Date: 6/27/2018 9:25:00 AM
Did I mention Al sent me?
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