"Inflation, hey Jane"
Yeah, Joe, everything has gone up in cost
Today I was going to purchase some stars, but they've become pricey"
"What are you talking about, Jane?
I know the ego's nature is greed and ownership
Amongst many of its unholy traits
But since when have you been able to purchase stars?"
"Joe, I'm not speaking about midnight's scintillating delight
I'm referring to purchasing stars on a renowned poetry site"...
"And what do these stars do, Jane?"
"Well, it's like when the sun rises to light up a new day
It illuminates the poem, uplifting it, so they say"
"So basically, you're telling me the poets have to pay?"
"Yes, Joe, you could put it that way!"
"So what are your options, Jane?"
"Unfortunately, I will have to be more frugal with stars, Joe"
"Well, no worries, Jane, that seems the only way to go!"..
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May 8
May 8, 2026 at 1:12 PM UTC
"Inflation, hey Jane"
Yeah, Joe, everything has gone up in cost
Today I was going to purchase some stars, but they've become pricey"
"What are you talking about, Jane?
I know the ego's nature is greed and ownership
Amongst many of its unholy traits
But since when have you been able to purchase stars?"
"Joe, I'm not speaking about midnight's scintillating delight
I'm referring to purchasing stars on a renowned poetry site"...
"And what do these stars do, Jane?"
"Well, it's like when the sun rises to light up a new day
It illuminates the poem, uplifting it, so they say"
"So basically, you're telling me the poets have to pay?"
"Yes, Joe, you could put it that way!"
"So what are your options, Jane?"
"Unfortunately, I will have to be more frugal with stars, Joe"
"Well, no worries, Jane, that seems the only way to go!"..
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I see the price of stars has gone up considerably
What a shame...
I understand the poetry site needs to be funded
Hence, I supported poets and the site, buying many stars, as do many others---
But putting the cost up won't necessarily mean more money
If fewer stars are purchased?
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