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Been getting a lot of unwanted "friends" these days…

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It seems I've become very popular,
this time of the year.

Get a lot of emails from Gloria,
wanting to be near.

I don't know who Gloria is,
But she sure sounds like a dear.

I get a lot of calls with offers,
for old folks that I don't know.

I'd like to get them something,
but they're always on the go.

Getting all those wonderful pick me ups,
that all the commercials show.

All the wonderful charities,
think that I am rich.

I gave them all three dollars like they asked,
I'm a man, but now they think I'm a bitch.

Gave me psoriasis so bad,
I don't know where to itch.

With the heartbreak of psoriasis,
I guess I'll just have to die.

But I hear they've got a pill for that,
that you have to go to Canada to buy.

And all the big politicos,
think that I'm on their side.

Support their causes to the hilt,
and take me for a ride.

With friends like that, who needs friends at all,
I'll just hang up, when they call.

And all those offers on email?
I'll mark them junk, and turn their tail.

And as for all that snail mail that comes,
makes a nice fire to warm my buns.

Happy holidays to all my friends,
to all you wannabes, our friendship ends.

Copyright 2014 © Ronald W. Hull

12/4/14

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 Reviews of "Popularity"
Reviewed by Kathleen McDonald
Reviewed on January 5, 2015
Excellent write Ron.

hug
Kathy

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)
Reviewed on December 16, 2014
Well done Ron and you know everyone of us can relate.

Always,

Deborah

Reviewed by Duke LaRance
Reviewed on December 13, 2014
The best gifts are those given with little or no fanfare....

Reviewed by Susan Smith
Reviewed on December 12, 2014
Wow! You made the top of the Popular Poem list with Popularity.
You sure tickled many readers.

Susan

Reviewed by Paul Day
Reviewed on December 10, 2014
lol. Everyone is trying to rip us off this time of year. So much for the Christmas spirit. :)

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on December 10, 2014
I can relate, Ron. Thank you for sharing the wisdom. True "friendship" is a rare treasure. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Clarence Prince
Reviewed on December 9, 2014
A beautiful piece of work, Ron! Blessings to you, for sharing it!

Reviewed by Liana Margiva
Reviewed on December 9, 2014
I LOVE THIS POEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on December 9, 2014
After all tis the season for giving peace be with you

William

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on December 7, 2014
Wow - does this mean that you won't be sending me that expensive bottle of bourbon that I asked you to get me for Christmas, Friend??!!

Reviewed on December 6, 2014
My sentiments exactly!!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Isabella Koldras
Reviewed on December 6, 2014
A massive ditto!
"Charity, if you have the means, is a personal choice, but charity which is expected or compelled is simply a polite word for slavery" -Terry Goodkind, "The Pillars of Creation".
Thank you Ron, for sharing your thoughts. Happy Holidays!

Reviewed by John Domino
Reviewed on December 6, 2014
Dear Ron, UR just a GREAT like-able guy! Loved your poem and I love you too just because UR you! There- take that! Have a Merry Merry! Amen!

Reviewed by Michael Schafer
Reviewed on December 6, 2014
Make a donation to one place and they sell your name to every Tom, Dick and Harry charity out there, The next thing you know, you're swamped with more requests than you thought were possible. I really liked this one.

Michael D.

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on December 6, 2014
Your humor remains vibrant and palpable. I can surely relate. Often I have more in my spam bins than I do in regular mail, and our street mailbox is crammed with so much junk each day we use it to start fires. Most of them seem to be from money-grubbing blood-suckers that want something from you. Happy holidays to you as well my friend. And thanks for your 'always honest' comments. Warm regards... richard

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on December 6, 2014
So you ARE rich, thats great maybe I will start a charity and call it 'Help Ed Get and Keep a Dog", then I will get donations from you, right...LOL, hope they stop bothering you, I know how hard it is to keep getting emails and phone calls to donate to something...-e-

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com
Reviewed on December 6, 2014
Right on, fair-minded bro.

Reviewed by Harley Fitzgerald (Reader)
Reviewed on December 6, 2014
I hear you loud and clear, Ron. Thankfully I don't get much unwanted phone calls or friends. I guess being an old fart with no class hath advantages. Heh.Heh

Reviewed by De Rose
Reviewed on December 6, 2014
Hi Ron......that's fantastic. Love it! Happy holidays pal, and I mean it. No donations, please....D


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