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Decoupage Mirage

Decoupage Mirage

Bird of prey in total camouflage!
Prey only sees a decoupage mirage!
What is the defense from deadly stealth?
Can we simply trade ones wealth for health?

Glory; only part of the story in this guise!
The prey's demise; from the one called wise?
Which one are you; in this sordid tale?
The stalking ghost; or the wealthy whale?

Before you answer this lasting query,
I would ponder; while being leery!
The wealthy whale; or the bird of prey?
The tax collector has the last say!

So choose stealthy or wealthy in choice,
Either way; you have now lost your voice!

 

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RG

Yes the tax collector does have the last say , I loved the twist at the end Jim , either choice and we’re  doomed lol . 
Also wicked cool image , the owl is so well hidden . 

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Being Me

Owls are so cute... 

A stalking ghost or a wealthy whale?  Hmmmm...I've taken a side step away for a bit. I am neither. I hope to, one day, be a wealthy whale.... and when I am a wealthy whale I will make sure I look after and help all of the little fishes 😉 

An excellent thought provoking poem, Jim, 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 x

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Jim "The Lad" ....

I am sure you are not either one Being Me! lol! That was exactly my intent; for it to be thought provoking! thank you so much!

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sparrowsong

Hello Jim...

I think it's a very funny system we're in right now...

People for stimulus checks when Covid didn't affect them at all...

When they make that right when everyone is responsible for paying that back...

How accurate are the taxes going to be?

There may be a lot of stupid people right now but, stupidity hasn't infected everyone...

Why do you think they want to get rid of the entrepreneur however, every business ,plumbers, builders, etc. are entrepreneurs?

Get rid of them even the millionaires and billionaires will have to do it themselves...

They get rid of the old school quality, houses eventually need repairs...

Those that do should, those that don't shouldn't...

Great write!

Thank you for sharing...

sparrowsong

 

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Marion

Love your write and also  love Being Me's comment...I will never be a wealthy whale but if I ever was to be,  I would look after the small things also...not people though, just the animals!! x

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Jill Tait

Brilliant write & so creative luvin trees too 💕🌹❤️💕

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Gwendoline

I enjoyed this Jim. You are clever with your wordplay. I think the U.K. is as bad at the moment. Though we don’t get stimulus cheques. But they played our poor NHS who got a measly £1 pay rise and then taxed higher. The system will always be corrupt. I don’t expect to  be either one, I have always been a round cog in a square hole though, which for most part I don’t mind. Thanks for the reflection 

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Jim "The Lad" ....

you picked up on my meaning very well! thank you Gwen for taking time to read!..........................................Jim

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Shaun Cronick

Jim another engaging thought provoking write and so neatly written and no system is perfect anywhere in the world, the little people will fall through it's cracks and the wealthy will look on. It's the eternal merry go round of life's sad state of affairs and when are we ever TRULY going to learn it's not about how much you earn or amass for money is mere paper and ink, for it's about flesh and blood and choosing to see that not through rose tinted spectacles and keeping up with the Joneses .
I guess we a live in hope for what we can become and achieve selflessly in life and thank you Jim for making a reader aware their is a choice of sorts.
Pinned and great to read.   

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