Hi, I did a search for a poetry thread and didn't find one, so I thought it would be a nice idea to start one, especially because I have a poem to share! I have a big upcoming poetry assignment coming up for my creative writing class and so I'm writing about everything I can think of. After witnessing the recent turmoil in the markets, and having being personally affected by it also, I came up with it. It took me about 2 hours to write but I think I'm going to keep it as it is, since I have other poems that still need to be written. I hope you like it.
Also, if you have any stock market/trading related poetry that you would like to share, please do so! I know some of you are out there
<b>The Show</b>
Lies and deceit and contempt
And guilt and shame do not discourage
The clowns who wear their Armani suits
With neckties along with their slimy grins;
They have no shadows
And serve their god-- but not the
Same <i>God</i>-- we trust.
<i>Do not listen to the naysayers friend
The screaming behind the walls is but an act,
I guarantee you that the show will
Be thoroughly entertaining,
You will be surely rewarded!
Come one come all, don't be afraid,
Ye of little faith, come one come all!</i>
Greed and fear and magic tricks,
The bailout is black magic
The ventriloquist performs flawlessly--
Hypnotizing with the dummy's eyes
Mammon is behind the talking heads'
Who does the thinking for them.
<i>This contract cannot be unwritten,
You signed your name on the line
See here, and here and here?
Look, the fine print clearly states
The risks involved, there's always two
Sides to the coin. Itâs only business.</i>
Fresh victims, raped and robbed,
Everyday-- and on the hour--
Pigs to the slaughter,
Eager to see the show...
<i>Buy, Buy! Sell, Sell!
Be hypnotized by the money flow!
Up, Up! Down, Down!
Watch it, as it goes!</i>
The next act-- The grand finale:
It will place the pigs in disbelief,
The whips will be brought out,
The lion will jump through fire,
The lady will be sewn in half;
Her rich blood will be spilled,
And the pigsâ horrified squeals
Will only lead more fools to the line.
:eek:
Also, if you have any stock market/trading related poetry that you would like to share, please do so! I know some of you are out there
<b>The Show</b>
Lies and deceit and contempt
And guilt and shame do not discourage
The clowns who wear their Armani suits
With neckties along with their slimy grins;
They have no shadows
And serve their god-- but not the
Same <i>God</i>-- we trust.
<i>Do not listen to the naysayers friend
The screaming behind the walls is but an act,
I guarantee you that the show will
Be thoroughly entertaining,
You will be surely rewarded!
Come one come all, don't be afraid,
Ye of little faith, come one come all!</i>
Greed and fear and magic tricks,
The bailout is black magic
The ventriloquist performs flawlessly--
Hypnotizing with the dummy's eyes
Mammon is behind the talking heads'
Who does the thinking for them.
<i>This contract cannot be unwritten,
You signed your name on the line
See here, and here and here?
Look, the fine print clearly states
The risks involved, there's always two
Sides to the coin. Itâs only business.</i>
Fresh victims, raped and robbed,
Everyday-- and on the hour--
Pigs to the slaughter,
Eager to see the show...
<i>Buy, Buy! Sell, Sell!
Be hypnotized by the money flow!
Up, Up! Down, Down!
Watch it, as it goes!</i>
The next act-- The grand finale:
It will place the pigs in disbelief,
The whips will be brought out,
The lion will jump through fire,
The lady will be sewn in half;
Her rich blood will be spilled,
And the pigsâ horrified squeals
Will only lead more fools to the line.
:eek:
