The Debacle

Oh, how the market is a dropping
It’s dropping oh so low
The DOW is in the toilet
How low is it to go?
The shareholders, investors
They’re selling all they own
Sending all the prices
Truly down below
The rumors are a spreading
Not all of them are true
But the market’s still a dropping
What are we now to do?
I’m watching all the prices
Not watching just for me
But all of my coworkers
Here at Morgan Stanley
OMG!!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Anos Avatar
October 12, 2008 at 7:25 AM
... This is a crossroad for America, and we of the rest of the world must pray for you to get through this! It is selfish on the part of many for their economies are entwined with yours, mines not only that. I have an honest affection to your nation and the greatness it embodies to the world! PULL THRU FELLAS!!! Brgds. George
Reynolds Avatar
October 11, 2008 at 9:05 AM
I know, scary stuff. But like Christie said, when you're poor, there's not much to lose! WHEW! lol Love K
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October 10, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Nice timely poem. Yes, it's pretty scary. We're worried about the funds we set up for our daughters for college. They are there now. It's not like they have a lot of time to wait for recovery. Let's hope things stabilize soon or there will be job layoffs too. I think the news media causes people to panic and sell at a loss instead of just seeing this through. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and for taking time to comment on my haiku. Take care. Karen
Wood Avatar
October 10, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Provoking smiles in the face of financial disaster(sic) Now that is talent! Good lymeric!
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