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The Rich Get Richer

So many crooks like old Madoff From trusting folks they get paid off The economy fell Yet their pockets still swell and as for me, I am laid off

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The Fringe

Date: 4/29/2011 8:58:00 PM

I've been thinking of my response to this write for a few weeks now. Big money owns the govment, the church, the banks, the military, the media, and my ass. Perfect!!!!!!

Ralph Taylor

Date: 3/8/2011 7:48:00 PM

Congrats on a well written win, Joe. Great piece. Ralph

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/8/2011 6:26:00 PM

Delighted to see your poem in the winners' circle, Joe. Congratulatiions! Love, Carolyn

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 3/8/2011 11:26:00 AM

Congratulations Joe,on your splendid win in John's contest. An honor to be included with you on the winners list with such wonderful poets. Love, Carol

John Freeman

Date: 3/8/2011 10:31:00 AM

So good to see you in the top 10 Joe. Congratulations on a very worthy limerick's honored ninth place. Agape, Moses

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 3/8/2011 4:47:00 AM

I am sorry, Joe for typo in your name

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 3/8/2011 4:46:00 AM

Congratulations on the ninth place win in the contest of john, Hoe

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/8/2011 4:31:00 AM

Congrats Joe on your top ten win in the Slapstick Limerick contest ... a great write and super win.. so enjoy luv...

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/8/2011 1:54:00 AM

a different take on fun, joe...my best KUDOS to you for the stagerring win :) huggs, nette

Tahera Mannan

Date: 3/8/2011 12:37:00 AM

hahahaha A huge congrats for this win.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/7/2011 11:28:00 PM

LImericks are supposed to be funny, but anyway, at least it is a well written one! And we can call it dark humor. VERY clever, and too bad my hubbie is laid off too. DANG. (congratulations)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/27/2011 7:45:00 AM

That's a hoot, Joe!! Madoff deserves this tribute and the way you described his impact on others should score some big points with John Freeman. Greed is a source of evil. Wishing you success with this highly creative poem! Love, Carolyn

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/26/2011 8:42:00 PM

uh oh, joe... hilarious ending! love this and dislike madof, lol! winning luck in the contest..:) huggs

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/26/2011 6:33:00 PM

Bravo Joe .. u have nailed this contest with these awesome thoughts..luv.. all too true .. the fat cats keep getting fatter and the poor person pays.. good luck in this contest ..a sure winner ...

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 2/26/2011 2:14:00 PM

Hey Joe!! The most rich can't always be the most happy. Madoff was a crook and swindler, but his family is paying the brunt for his folly. It was sad for those who'd lost monies, but sadder still that he hadn't shown any feelings nor compassion. Take care and keep well!! Love, Mikki

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 2/26/2011 1:51:00 PM

Nice humor and wit on the rich getting richer, Joe