Beware of Your Banker
by William Manchee — Read all 38 poems by William Manchee
If you borrow money
You should be aware
Of the truth about some bankers
’less you fall into their snare
Interest is their magic wand
That brings them mighty riches
Keep a careful eye on it
Or you’ll lose your britches
Stacks and stacks of papers
They’ll thrust into your face
Hoping you won’t read them
Cause the loan’s a damn disgrace
They’ll want your guarantee
Your aunt and uncle’s too
A pledge of all your assets
I guess, that’ll have to do
They’ll treat you like a king at first
Smile, pat you on the back
Until something goes awry
Or falls into a crack
Then they’ll call you twice a day
To find out what’s gone wrong
Gotta have that payment soon
Can’t wait, it’s been too long
If you ask them for more time
They’ll frown and say “no way.”
Gotta get the payment now
Can’t wait another day
As they haul your assets off
You’ll scream and yell in vain
Now that you’ve got nothin’
You can barely stand the pain
So, now the truth I’ve told you
Keep a sharp and wary eye
‘Cause the thing about your banker
He's quick and mighty sly
Friday, August 9, 2002
copyright 2002 William Manchee. From an upcoming non-fiction title, "Yes, We're Open," A Guide for Small Businesses Under Siege
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