Ain't That The Truth
Viewing comments for Chapter 5 "senryu (internet sales)"Short poems poking fun at the human condition.
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Comment from Walu Feral
Bravo Shari. There are two things that some people (specially young ones) shouldn't be allowed to have without supervision. (1) A credit card and (2) a computer with internet service, they both can be life destroying. Well done mate, cheers Fez
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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Bravo Shari. There are two things that some people (specially young ones) shouldn't be allowed to have without supervision. (1) A credit card and (2) a computer with internet service, they both can be life destroying. Well done mate, cheers Fez
Comment Written 08-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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Two good points, Fez. Wealthy parents would make this mistake and soon be bankrupt.
Comment from Zinnia48
It is so clever to compare internet sales to loan sharks in plastic--and quite colorful! Once again you tell a whole story in just 3 lines--and this time you educated us also. Caroline
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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It is so clever to compare internet sales to loan sharks in plastic--and quite colorful! Once again you tell a whole story in just 3 lines--and this time you educated us also. Caroline
Comment Written 07-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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I hope people who abuse their cards will now think twice. Thanks, Caroline.
Comment from mermaids
Loan sharks in plastic is a classic line that is so true. Credit cards are legalized loan sharks. Your 5-7-5 form reflects the modern world in which credit cards are thriving and people are paying high interest.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Loan sharks in plastic is a classic line that is so true. Credit cards are legalized loan sharks. Your 5-7-5 form reflects the modern world in which credit cards are thriving and people are paying high interest.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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They can be a godsend if used wisely. Thanks for the review, Elaine.
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello spitfire, Good senryu humor, especially ...
loan sharks in plastic
(Lol. I've always referred to high credit card rates as "legalized loan sharking." Great minds think alike.
Smiles, LateBloomer
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Hello spitfire, Good senryu humor, especially ...
loan sharks in plastic
(Lol. I've always referred to high credit card rates as "legalized loan sharking." Great minds think alike.
Smiles, LateBloomer
Comment Written 07-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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I like your phrase, LB. Has a better beat to it. Appreciate your input. Great minds for sure. :-)
Comment from Terrie DeGolier
Hi Spitfire, you sure nailed it on the head. There is no laws for financial rape...they can screw us every time and get away with it. Sad but true. Well said..Terrie
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Hi Spitfire, you sure nailed it on the head. There is no laws for financial rape...they can screw us every time and get away with it. Sad but true. Well said..Terrie
Comment Written 07-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Financial rape. That's a good way to put it. I can remember a time when I could only pay the interest!
Comment from walbc
It never ceases to amaze me how so much imagery can be evoked by a three line descriptive poem.
Your senryu is excellent, with a stunner satori line. Well done, Shari.
warm regards, wendy.
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015
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It never ceases to amaze me how so much imagery can be evoked by a three line descriptive poem.
Your senryu is excellent, with a stunner satori line. Well done, Shari.
warm regards, wendy.
Comment Written 06-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015
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Thanks, Wendy. THey aren't all that easy to write!
Comment from Alan K Pease
Your poem senryu (internet sales) fits this form of poetry (with satori) very well. You are very right about internets sales as seducer of the unwary with a loose credit card.
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015
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Your poem senryu (internet sales) fits this form of poetry (with satori) very well. You are very right about internets sales as seducer of the unwary with a loose credit card.
Comment Written 06-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015
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It's so easy to just slide a card in a machine. Thanks, Alan
Comment from sgalletti
I always enjoy the humor, wit and satire in your senryu! I don't read well written senryu often on this site and yours are always a special treat. I'm a sucker for internet sales myself and do worry about putting my credit card stuff out there. Great little poem. Sue
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015
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I always enjoy the humor, wit and satire in your senryu! I don't read well written senryu often on this site and yours are always a special treat. I'm a sucker for internet sales myself and do worry about putting my credit card stuff out there. Great little poem. Sue
Comment Written 06-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015
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Thanks for a great review. I honestly think our credit cards are safer over the air than when used in restaurants or gas stations, from what I've heard.
Comment from judiverse
Nice rhyming sound with seduce and users. Good description--loan sharks in plastic. My husband buys everything on the internet. My only purchases are books from Amazon. I can remember my code for Amazon, but have trouble with any other store I try. Internet sales are soaring and soaring, so credit card business is booming. judi
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015
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Nice rhyming sound with seduce and users. Good description--loan sharks in plastic. My husband buys everything on the internet. My only purchases are books from Amazon. I can remember my code for Amazon, but have trouble with any other store I try. Internet sales are soaring and soaring, so credit card business is booming. judi
Comment Written 06-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015
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THanks for pointing the sound devices and satori line. My daughter bought a car over the net! Guess you can get some good deals.
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You're welcome. I'm seeing more and more Internet advertising, like with the pop-up ads. It's getting annoying, as bad as the commercials on TV. judi
Comment from sibhus
Oh, you are so right. You ever take a good look at your interest rate. The vic on those things will kill you. Can you believe this they put a credit card option on the soda machines at work. This things will be the death of us all. A really funny, yet truthful poem, Spitfire.
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015
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Oh, you are so right. You ever take a good look at your interest rate. The vic on those things will kill you. Can you believe this they put a credit card option on the soda machines at work. This things will be the death of us all. A really funny, yet truthful poem, Spitfire.
Comment Written 06-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015
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Yikes! A soda machine. Wait until the coke freaks get their bill! There goes half the pay check.