^ Indebted Poem by Adeline Foster

^ Indebted

Rating: 4.1


^Indebted

When I was poor
And always sure
Of whom my friends
And creditors were

I'd hasten fleet
The debt to meet
Lest any think me
A deadbeat.

Now I am rich,
The fact of which
Those self-same friends
And creditors itch.

My creditors cry
But have not I
A favor done them
When I buy?

They need not fear
The funds are here
And they'll be paid
Sometime this year.

Saturday, September 1, 2007
Topic(s) of this poem: humor,poem
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Anna Pacheco 28 November 2007

Oh I just loved this one - I so can relate.

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Frank Cannon 10 June 2008

You wrote. I read. Now I am indebted to you! !

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Rich in rhythm and rhyme and also refreshing and rewarding to read.

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Meggie Gultiano 26 November 2009

Many can relate to this write of yours, Adeline.It is so true.And I love your rhyme and rhythm.A nice piece.

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Brian Caffrey 01 February 2010

Very relevant in the times we live in! ! Great use of rhyme. 10 ++++

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Meta Morphosis 14 September 2013

Thank you for the suggestion, I did enjoy this. Did you read others of mine? I welcome your comments.

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Bri Edwards 25 May 2013

adeline, i had to laugh at the ending. MY creditors get theirs on time..... unless i forget; i must not be rich. i enjoyed the rhyme scheme. thanks for sharing. bri

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Richard Prosper 14 February 2013

Hahaha! That's great. It's very concise, funny, and wise.

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Dave Walker 12 August 2012

Really like it, I've had them knocking at the door in the past, I gave them the same answer, some time this year. A great poem.

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Valerie Dohren 18 April 2012

Very good, and very well rhymed. Short and to the point.

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Adeline Foster

Adeline Foster

Instructor of poetry, Hagerstown, MD
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