Maybe The Economy Is On Your Mind Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

I will assist you,
But not at the cost of my own expense.

Why does this sound so familiar?

'Well...
If you don't mind me saying this.
But the last few times,
You just said...
At my own expense!
There was no cost involved.
Maybe the economy is on your mind? '

Is that your idea of a joke?
Your attempt to introduce comedic material,
At 'my' expense?

'Once again...
You changed what you've said.'

Forget it!
Can you hear that?
Petty motherfuhhhh...

'Yes...
I'm still within listening distance! '