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If I Only Were A Thief
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TITLE (EDIT)
If I Only Were A Thief |
DESCRIPTION
A short story of less than 500 words about what is and what might be.
[201 words] |
AUTHOR
Lisa Petro |
ABOUT
THE AUTHOR
Lisa Petro is a 1989 graduate of Northwestern University. She writes short stories and poetry. She has volunteered for a variety of oganizations ranging from the political to the social. Currently she is working on a Master's Degree.
[June 2002] |
AUTHOR'S OTHER TITLES (2)
Dreams Of A Librarian (Poetry) This is included in an anthology of poetry to be published in October, 2002 entitled Letters from the Soul. [81 words]
Would You Like To Swing On A Star (Short Stories) A short story of less than 1000 words about what is and what might be. [568 words]
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If I Only Were A Thief
Lisa Petro
This should be read to the tune of "If I Only Had A Brain" from the Wizard of Oz.
I could cook the corporate books
like Mafia and crooks
and you would never know
I could maximize the profits
which I'd use to line my pockets
If I only were a thief.
Oh I could live so well
a house by the sea shore
access to the white house
and what's more
the court supreme
but that's not all.
I use taxpayer and shareholder money
to support my costly life style
I am sure you will agree
It's great for me and mine
But if you took a paper clip
you'd do time
If I only were a thief.
Oh I could lie and lie
distorting all the facts
collecting honorariums off the backs
of the fools
who don't fight back.
I could bribe my way to power
and not account one hour
to those who foot the bills.
As I shell out all the honey
to the Congress who wants money
If I only were a thief.
Oh it's nice to be me
Without any integrity
or personal accountability
because the laws are not for me.
I would have so many friends
and there would be no end
to the largess that I need
All I'd have to do is call
the senator down the hall
If I only were a thief
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
© 2002 Lisa Petro |
STORYMANIA PUBLICATION DATE
June 2002 |
NUMBER OF TIMES TITLE VIEWED
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