Today's Temptation

Lure a man with a carrot
  Persuade him with a stick
 
Show him the heavens and the stars
  ~ Label it ‘Get rich quick’
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Baker Avatar
May 29, 2022 at 7:52 PM
How true, a fool is born everyday.
Wolf Avatar
May 29, 2022 at 8:37 PM
A fool and his money are soon parted, as Shakespeare wrote...
Cheney Avatar
May 26, 2022 at 7:15 PM
Not to sure about get rich quick, but I know I'm steadily getting poorer over the last couple of years.
Wolf Avatar
May 26, 2022 at 7:27 PM
I think we're rowing upstream here, you and I, Kenneth. ~ Getting poor slowly
Poet Avatar
May 26, 2022 at 7:05 PM
Masterfully composed, Gershon. The get rich quickly is a very nice to convince the greedy:)
Watt Avatar
May 26, 2022 at 12:53 PM
There's a nice bridge in Brooklyn I can sell you for pennies on dollar, my good-looking friend (big smile)!
Proxenos Avatar
May 26, 2022 at 3:51 AM
Depends on how persuasive one is and how greedy the recipient is/ OR how wise, he or she is. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
Hankins Avatar
May 25, 2022 at 9:49 PM
What was it that Barnum said? "A sucker born every minute?" So true.
Wolf Avatar
May 26, 2022 at 7:07 PM
I think you nailed it, Milt. ~ Mr. Bailey
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