Author: Senthi Aathavan Senthilverl
Image: A Mischievous Grin (here)
He came with a little smile, a toothy little smile
Broader it became as he got a little closer
Broke into a small laughter and all the while
A quizzical stance hidden behind the laughter
Broader it became as he got a little closer
Seen this act a few times had seen it before
A quizzical stance hidden behind the laughter
Scheming intention, a suspicious one I gather
Seen this act a few times had seen it before
Upon reaching an extended hand in friendly gesture
Scheming intention, a suspicious one I gather
Responded likewise not wanting to create a furor
A quizzical stance hidden behind the laughter
Began with a few good words without a falter
Scheming intention , a suspicious one I gather
The sling bag is opened its contents spilled over
Began with a few good words without a falter
All the charts, the legs, the returns, too familiar
The sling bag is opened its contents spilled over
I knew it, a ‘get-rich-quick’ a Ponzi as it were
All the charts, the legs, the returns, too familiar
Broke into a small laughter and all the while
I knew it, a ‘get-rich-quick’ a Ponzi as it were
He came with a little smile, a toothy little smile
Note: The Cryptocurrency phenomena currently
popular appear to be like the Ponzi of old but with
more sophistication. It reminds Hank of the 'get
-rich-quick' scheme rampant before
Peter's at d'Verse MTB - coming full circle
a repeat pantoum
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A fantastic circular poem and great use of metaphor.
ReplyDeleteLaughing here - A terrific sustained repetition - making the comedy - and this guy's persistence - all the sweeter + a wonderful photo.
ReplyDeleteHank great job with the form and I have to say it made me laugh a bit. Miss seeing you around, I hope you are doing well.
ReplyDeleteA great poem to greeet my new day. Wonderfully written Hank.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Your pantoum made me smile, Hank, as did the image!
ReplyDeleteLove this! This is absolutely stellar writing, Hank!💝
ReplyDeleteHank, you have described the human variety of serpent very well, no offense meant to the real kind! Human serpents always arrive with a smile. Excellent circular poem! Great image to illustrate also.
ReplyDeleteThis made me smile, hey while I have you , have you ever pictured where you will be in five years, I have a great plan for us both to get there, and it is easy peasey! Anyway thank for making me smile!
ReplyDeletePonzi schemes are a lot like a that of being the predator on top of the food-chain.
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