Being a gentleman farmer, should be wiser
selecting the correct type of fertiliser,
perhaps request information from adviser
would sure need to be free, because I'm a miser,
won't even spend money on an analyser,
just a poor farmer paid less than supervisor,
though some say I'm a cheater a womaniser,
no time for that, busy as an organiser
a good business man, provider, merchandiser
I sell my produce no need for advertiser,
how much for animal feed?need tranquilliser,
as poor as a church mouse just a compromiser.
Composed 16/1/2017
Checked on howmanysyllables.com.
12 by 12 monorhyme contest.
Comedic Penny Pincher
Jack Benny’s
Comedic persona was to pinch pennies.
Every week he would lead his merry band
And Rochester would always get the upper hand.
Penny Pincher, that incurable shrew
Wished life made more "cents"
And dollars grew on trees too
So she saves all her pence
And makes hoove stew
"If I can make something of nothing, why so can you!"
So she saved while I spent
And gave everything up for Lent
She asked me, "Are you not discontent?
Spare you not the Lord his rent!"
But I just laughed, "' Tis not my intent,
You see, money is heaven sent
and we can't bring the world to where Jesus went."
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I dedicate this to all the extreme coupon folks out there. You can't take it with you.
I am a poor girl
I do not earn much
I am tight spending
Nothing comes easy
So I waste nothing
Pennies I pick
From off the street
Cares not who sees
It does add up
My family
They call me
Penny pinch
That’s fine
They dine
Here
For Rhonda & Cyndi's Penny Pantoums
If discovering
While exploring
Take the chance
To fill empty pockets
Walk to it and
Stoop down to
Place it between
Forefinger and thumb
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