I'll tell you a plan for gaining wealth,
Better than banking, trade or leases —
Take a bank note and fold it up,
And then you will find your money in creases!
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It did not occur to me until now that by folding a banknote in two, you can double your money. I must try it. A sparkling, witty poem.
Keeps your cash in your hands, where nothing can trouble it; And every time that you fold it across, nicely penned.10
Hahahahahahahahahahaha. Well, tis good to learn something new everyday. I had no idea Poe could be so funny in an incisive way
I agree with Sandra. I didn't know the lighter side of Poe. For him: In cold of night In basement home Sits his darker side Waiting for the light
..............an epigram for wall street is a great title, for this simple and easy to understand way of doubling your money.......
a different side of color on this poem.It is light but wonderful words
There's a note of satire in these lines which is subtle and sharp.