The Rich Get Richer

So many crooks like old Madoff
From trusting folks they get paid off
The economy fell 
Yet their pockets still swell
and as for me, I am laid off
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Fringe Avatar
April 29, 2011 at 8:58 PM
I've been thinking of my response to this write for a few weeks now. Big money owns the govment, the church, the banks, the military, the media, and my ass. Perfect!!!!!!
Taylor Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 7:48 PM
Congrats on a well written win, Joe. Great piece. Ralph
Devonshire Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 6:26 PM
Delighted to see your poem in the winners' circle, Joe. Congratulatiions! Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Congratulations Joe,on your splendid win in John's contest. An honor to be included with you on the winners list with such wonderful poets. Love, Carol
Freeman Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 10:31 AM
So good to see you in the top 10 Joe. Congratulations on a very worthy limerick's honored ninth place. Agape, Moses
Mehta Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 4:47 AM
I am sorry, Joe for typo in your name
Mehta Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 4:46 AM
Congratulations on the ninth place win in the contest of john, Hoe
Sweetheart Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 4:31 AM
Congrats Joe on your top ten win in the Slapstick Limerick contest ... a great write and super win.. so enjoy luv...
Onclaud Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 1:54 AM
a different take on fun, joe...my best KUDOS to you for the stagerring win :) huggs, nette
Mannan Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 12:37 AM
hahahaha A huge congrats for this win.
Dietrich Avatar
March 7, 2011 at 11:28 PM
LImericks are supposed to be funny, but anyway, at least it is a well written one! And we can call it dark humor. VERY clever, and too bad my hubbie is laid off too. DANG. (congratulations)
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February 27, 2011 at 7:45 AM
That's a hoot, Joe!! Madoff deserves this tribute and the way you described his impact on others should score some big points with John Freeman. Greed is a source of evil. Wishing you success with this highly creative poem! Love, Carolyn
Onclaud Avatar
February 26, 2011 at 8:42 PM
uh oh, joe... hilarious ending! love this and dislike madof, lol! winning luck in the contest..:) huggs
Sweetheart Avatar
February 26, 2011 at 6:33 PM
Bravo Joe .. u have nailed this contest with these awesome thoughts..luv.. all too true .. the fat cats keep getting fatter and the poor person pays.. good luck in this contest ..a sure winner ...
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February 26, 2011 at 2:14 PM
Hey Joe!! The most rich can't always be the most happy. Madoff was a crook and swindler, but his family is paying the brunt for his folly. It was sad for those who'd lost monies, but sadder still that he hadn't shown any feelings nor compassion. Take care and keep well!! Love, Mikki
Mehta Avatar
February 26, 2011 at 1:51 PM
Nice humor and wit on the rich getting richer, Joe
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