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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!!!

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George Anos

Date: 10/12/2008 7:25:00 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

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 10/11/2008 9:05:00 AM

I know, scary stuff. But like Christie said, when you're poor, there's not much to lose! WHEW! lol Love K

Christy Hardy

Date: 10/10/2008 1:29:00 PM

This is a wake up call..now we all must tighten our belts, and get ready for the ride of our life time....we will be ok, but a valuable lesson we will remember....hang on tight friend..Always, Christy

Date: 10/10/2008 12:50:00 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

Autumn Rose Wood

Date: 10/10/2008 10:31:00 AM

Provoking smiles in the face of financial disaster(sic) Now that is talent! Good lymeric!