Scan Poem by Bill Upton

The big things in life
Are found in the fine print.
That is where, if in doubt, the truth resides-
Too shy to appear on the marquee,
Sometimes too embarrassed.
It hides from the headlines
Deliberately
And in a sinister fashion.
Bold faced exclamations
Trumpet incredible offerings:
'FREE',
'No strings attached',
'Everyone approved',
'If I am elected'.
We should know better.
There is no free lunch-everything comes at a cost.
But, per our history, we do not do our homework.
Therein is the answer.
It is always the answer.
Research your subject.
Don't believe the hype.
'Too good to be true' is just that.
The siren song is the song of temptation,
But it is the direct path to disappointment.
Open your eyes to harsh reality.
Read the fine print.