The Short-Term Loan
The Short-Term Loan
By Elton Camp
Richard Rich asked a New York bank for a loan
“Since to Europe for two weeks I have to be gone,
I’d like to borrow $7,000 bucks until my return.
It will help me and some interest you will earn.”
“I realize that the bank doesn’t know who I am
Hold my Rolls to prove I won’t go on the lam.”
So in the bank’s underground garage car was stored
While he was away, his finances the bank explored
They were amazed to learn Richard was a billionaire
And wondered why for such a small loan he’d care
On his return, Richard with a smile paid off his debt
Less than twenty dollars interest the bank did get
Loan officer asked, “Why would one rich as you
Such a small loan have any good reason to do?”
Richard said, “Thanks to the bank showing such pity,
It let me park two weeks for $20 in New York City.”
Copyright © Elton Camp | Year Posted 2011
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