I would like to sell you this book of poems. It’s a good book of poems; I’m a good writer and I work hard at my trade. You won’t be disappointed if you like poetry. It’s possible that even a non-lover of poetry will like my book, because I’m that good. But wait, if you like my book you will want to read all my poems in the future—here, let me sell you a poetry credit card. You need this credit card because if you sign up, you will get a discount on every future book of mine. Of course, I’m a writer, not a credit bank. But don’t let that worry you, because some other outside entity is managing it, and you will sign your life away to get my future poems half off. Just know your credit will always be golden with me. I may or may not write a poem for your future destination, but if I do, you will have that card to take full advantage. I may or may not write a poem to fit your eventual travel dates, but if I do, you will have time to enjoy it. Sign up now, and you will get a companion poem and a place to hide your baggage. Or my baggage. For a short time, I offer a bonus of three poems on topics you aren’t interested in. I’m sure you’ll get some mileage out of those. Don’t worry though, someone is making money, and it’s not the poet. Just giving credit where credit is due.
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Michelle Eames 