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The Game of My Life

by Jeffrey Parren

It's a game
of numbers & symbols
this debt to wealth ratio.

I've got thousands of shares
in the S&P 500
using my 401k.

But to take it out early
since it's not taxed yet
they would take out
the 30%+
then tack on the 25%
penalty
for wanting your own money back.

These higher ups got it great.
If you want to invest with us
that's fine
just know it's our right
to screw you over
to your face.

My APR on my Chase card is
29.99%.
Who in their right mind
has a credit rate that high?
Me, but my mental status
is under review.

It's a damn shame
these people in high places
they have gotten so greedy
so entitled
to all the money that exists
that flattery is gone
foreplay eliminated
take
take
take
with a motto like
"What's mine is mine
and what's yours,
that's mine too."

I am just about done
with all the games.
Life is too short
to be taken on this ride.

"But if you make a deal for less
with your credit company,
it might hurt your credit."

My credit is on the ground bleeding out.

I don't have nightmares
about the boogeyman
it's a guy in a grey suit
with a stupid tie
it's some lady "Jane"
on the other end of the line
which happens to be in India
telling me I can't lower my APR
at this time.

All you bloodsuckers be on notice.
I am taking back as much a percentage
of what I earn.

It's on now.

Game time.

02/28/2010

Posted on 02/28/2010
Copyright © 2024 Jeffrey Parren

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Joan Serratelli on 02/28/10 at 07:46 PM

It is an abomination- the credit chrunch is hurting everybody. Chase is the worst. There are BB's on the net with people in dire straights. The ONLY thing worse than Chase is the Pharmacetical industry. In this country (a very RICH country), people are dying because they cannot afford to be ill- incredible. Excellent write. Unfortunately, everyone is in the same boat.

Posted by Beth K Hannah on 03/01/10 at 04:22 AM

i am in the same boat...my credit cards are ridiculous, and nothing can be done. some days i fear opening my mail and seeing what else they want to try to take from me

Posted by Charlie Morgan on 03/01/10 at 03:28 PM

...another cool wtite, in and out write: into the awareness and out of PLAYING their game, cool write.

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