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Sep 2023
The salesman at the door
is looking for a need;
if he doesn't find one,
he weaponizes greed.

No need to be rude
to this simple working man
who satisfies desires
in everyone he can.

Just let him know you're happy
with everything you've got,
and he'll be on his way
to someone who's not.
© 1989 by Jack Morris
Strangerous
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Strangerous  New Orleans
(New Orleans)   
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