Brian Strand Poet Couplet

The Gravy Train-A Parable

I received a golden hello
But nothing of banking I know

On commodities, the future I bet
For large bonuses each year,to net

Too soon the 'bubble' has burst
Of course,everyone else,has come off worse

But I do not reap what I sow 
They gave me parachute payout & pension to go

Global finances,crash into debt
Yet still I have no regrets  ...(yet !)

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Anne Linington October 25, 2009 at 4:09 AM Sadly, all too true- and it is still happening.

David Welch March 3, 2009 at 8:15 AM That sounds like the economy all over the world and many who experience a financial uproar. Nice work and it has gravity here in my home. David-

Robin L. Gass March 1, 2009 at 11:06 AM This is a wonderful couplet, Brian. A perfect reflecton of these rocky times. Thank you for your thoughtfl comment! Love, Robin

Carrie Richards March 1, 2009 at 7:05 AM Everyone seems to be keeping their fingers crossed in today's world! Better keep your toes crossed too!

Sharon Winter March 1, 2009 at 5:50 AM The bubble sure has burst for many. Hope you stay lucky in your last line. A timely write, that's for sure. Love, Shar

Christopher Higgins March 1, 2009 at 5:43 AM The golden parachute..so many walking away and living on easy street after blowing people's money.. wonderful read Brian..Chris.

Laurie Ginn March 1, 2009 at 2:24 AM Hold on to that parachute it may have holes the whole worlds gone screwy.