"Postage"

inspired by bill collectors.

Collectors, Investors, Charlatans, and your great aunt Mag. 

It is both coming, and going. 

It is receiving, and owing.

Merry Christmas and a Happy late Birthday!

We encourage you to apply again next year.

Here's twenty dollars, and a picture of me in a sweater,

Standing next to my brother, faking a smile.  

Reviews

[Bob Sherunkle]

that was excellent.Again my favourite style,short and sweet and punches you in the gut! Damn good write.

[Trace]

Bill collectors would all be unemployed if everyone paid cash.
can you just imagine if everyone only bought what they could afford.
Dave Ramsey would have to retire.

Enjoyed the cynical viewpoint here. Trace

[Coyote Poetry]

I miss the days of cards. I receive very few now. Letters are precious to me now. I like the way you made your point in the poem. I like the days of family pictures and a Christmas card rack. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote