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To Donald, Subject Rent

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ghbatt

Published: Aug 5, 2007

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Donald;

I am most apologetic
but I fear my wallet has not the means,
-and I not the desire,
to deliver you the rent today.
I only hope that I may bide some time
and when I get my cheque
three hundred dollars will be yours;
while twenty one will be mine.
You always are a most understanding man,
and I thank you for this favour.

-gh

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