And a great romp it is! But remember, the good guys always get caught. ~leslie

now if a perspective of the true value of proper labor was ever written, this, I say this, is it -- the pauper's tune is not unknown to many these days -- inflation has become the big spender replacing the affluent these days -- I thought about pursuing employment in the field of automotive design -- until I realized I could not possibly design a proper replacement for a jigamadoo -- although I did once design a perfect, latchetlever -- Edsel and Studebaker used them -- a marvelous work to read and enjoy you have shared with us Gene -- resumes, the thought brings me to the verge of nausea at my age -- peace and love my friend -- Jon Michael

Great fun, Gene. You are a versatile poet!

a great tongue in cheek scenario banking on the cost of coming out ahead ...

don't rob a bank mean Gene, great poetic rant

:) ahhhhh...this was so cute
I can almost picture the guy who is sayin this

Peace, Love & Inspirations
Vickie

Gene you should be making enough of the words you write as they are very entertaining.

Newfie hugs, Rose

If you're going to rob a bank, be sure to do so in the AM, because by 5 when they close, the dollar will be worth even less. Enjoyed this piece.

... sounds like my cuppa Earl Grey, Gene! :)) Eileen's right... you should be paid or at least a current laureate... they don't do much, after all! I love work, though... I could sit and look at it all day. Your Et cetera couldn't be any betterer. Rhyming Romps look good on you. xx

I hope you will be not doing the same bank as the one I have lined up, cos I need the dough too!!! LOL

Georg

Chuckle, chuckle. Very nice Gene. Hugs, J'nia

The New Yorker just had a cartoon with a bank robber with his bag of loot saying to his well dressed neighbor at the bar "Hey! We can't all work for Goldman Sachs." Funny, sad and true, like your poem.

And as you say, that getting up and dressing and putting in the time really puts the kybosh on the things we WANT to do. Time to start getting used to rice and beans and living in the newest Banana Republic on the block--US.

The banks have already been robbed by bigger thieves. How about claiming a corner near a freeway off ramp? Tell me that isn't work--standing around all day holding a sign that says "Homeless. Need Job. God Bless. Any Help Appreciated." Those feet and legs must hurt after being on that job for sixteen hours in the sun breathing fumes. I wonder what kind of health care those guys get. Are they stand up comedians? :O)

Cute poem, Gene; thanks for the smiles this morning! Well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Can I have a loan of like, say, ten dollars? *grins*

VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

I'm sitting here with a huge smile on my face as I drink my morning coffee this rainy day in Milan. I love it, Gene, and it's so good to see you post again!

A delightful romp indeed! A rhymer such as you shouldn't have to work!;-)

Gene...your poetic rhyme is a joyfull smile upon my face...

enjoyed...

Art Sun...

Hi Gene
They say laughter is the best medicine. Enjoyed your words. Cheers, Liz

I think I love your narrator. Feeding birds and flying kites,
that's a great job if you ask me!
Thank you for making me smile!

Axilea

Bravo humor does allow us peace of mind when everything else seems so dumb liked it

Witty, clever, well written, Gene,
all of those good things, and with a few digs at how things are...and a 'jigamadoo' ...now there's a word and a half! And that final line...do you need someone to drive the getaway pick-up? Call me.

John

Cute, Gene.

Its funny and lyrical and oh so real! You sure know how to
make a poem sing! Loved it! Thanks Gene! :)

Haha!! / I love it, because I can relate to it / Short story / Los Angeles / Broke / No woman to bail me out / Broke / Deli on the corner / Every Sunday I was there / Reading the want ads / went on for about a month / Finally Sol, the owner says / They aren't going to put your name in the want ads, you have to apply for the jobs kid . . .