Shysters Poem by Herbert Nehrlich
Shysters
There comes, around the bend a shyster
clear eyes, smart suit and pink bow tie.
Vest pocket carries Jaegermeister
five hundred mil, to get him by.
He is no great communicator,
and likes his lofty pedestal,
I live too close to the equator
he has both hands inside the till.
Let us prolong the serenade
a file has been created, too,
the plaintiff can drink lemonade
defendants like a different brew.
But shysters wear the special suits
from London taylors, (tax expense) ,
are with the devil in cahoots
and think that clients must be dense.
They know the law and what it can
provide in terms of benefits
a coward is the lawyer's fan
the system tears the truth to bits.
And no one sees the great mirage
the tricks designed to transfer wealth
a common cognitive lavage
supports the shyster's mental health.
Where would they be if every man
would stand, alone, on sturdy feet?
So many a productive plan
would melt away in sudden heat.
If you are referring to tailor/taylor, it seems that the Y spelling is accepted in Australia.All the accounts of fishing for Taylor spell it with a Y. But my dictionary says it is tailor. What do you think? My teacher would give me 2 hours of extra homework. H
The Australian websites I've looked at use the 'i' spelling it seems. I've only ever seen 'y' in the name, not the trade. I'm not teacher but then neither are you. Treat people with respect and that's what you will get in return.
From Fishing Australia: Common Names: This world-wide saltwater fish has different names in various countries. In the United States it is called bluefish, while in South Africa, it is known as elf. Here in Australia, anglers usually call it tailor (sometimes incorrectly spelt 'tailer' or 'taylor') , or use its popular nicknames of 'chopper' or 'green back'. In Victoria, tailor are sometimes called skipjack or 'skippies'.
Commenting on the post you deleted: Australian websites I''ve just checked all use the ''i'' spelling. I''ve only ever seen the ''y'' in the name, not the trade. I''m not teacher but I''ll respond to condascension in the same vein. -------- What is condascension? H
hello i must say that i found this poem very interesting indeed, thank you for creating this martepiece!
A new angle on...we both know what, eh? A forceful piece of condemnation. G.
some of them get paid very well... from the misery of the people. alot of so-called good people are doing bad things, and for lawyers... business is very good
Herbert, I have had much experience with dealing with shysters and you pin them down to a tee here. No offence to some, but far too many line their pockets on the injustice brought down upon the common man, through as you say, twisted ethics and knowing the law is an Ass to be milked at any cost. Great work. Oh for an honest lawyer, but I won't hold my breath. The letter of the law does not teach such insignificant detail as truth and compassion. Tai
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Oh NO! Herbert! You have a spelling mistake. Disaster. Don't worry though, I'd never bring that up in public just because I know you would never havetried belittling me on the subject of grammar or punctuation. Ever.ANd don't worry, I won't use it as a lame excuse to 'one' you either.