Everyday they call me on the telephone
threaten me with their latest move;
Will it be a collection agency, Mr. Sorrenti
or a cheque made out in our name?
Either way, it makes no difference;
we’re set up to deal with people like you

Every week I receive their computerized letters:
Please pay the outstanding balance
Disregard this notice if the cheque’s in the mail
Note the $20.50 interest we’ve had to include
because you’re late late late again

Everyday they call me on the telephone
embarass me infront of my workmates and friends
They gave the credit freely at 28%
but did not say beware
when you’ve been programmed from birth
for the material world

Every week they send their automatic billings:
Please remember your account number
and notify us immediately of any change of address
but above all else
don’t forget that new telephone number

Telephone people have bullet proof glass in their office windows
Digital combination locks adorn their metal doors
And have you ever noticed that telephone people get transferred a lot
for fear that someone like myself might go haywire?!

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08/14/2016

Posted on 08/14/2016
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