A tad annoyed and frustrated me
To be clear, I am talking about those scammers
Who do not read the story
But just subscribe and go
We have a great big mixing cauldron
Of dedicated, purposed and intelligent folks creating here
Who daily and ever are spinning marvelous tales
Toiling away in hopes of loving and being loved
For their craft of honestly creating and reading
Who are ever vigilant to the wiles and cunning
Of those who think themselves smart
If you think that I will jump and click
And hurry to read your stories
Just because you decide to subscribe to me
Think again, opportunistic lazy one
How stupid do you really think that I am
You joined in hopes of exploiting to the max
The good nature of the hardworking folks
Who daily toil, write, edit and agonize over the content
Validity and relevance of their heartfelt stories
Who are you to expect a quick fix and reward for doing nothing
But play on the blood, sweat and tears of the faithful and the caring
It may be that you have my best interest at heart by subscribing
But please read a story or maybe two to show your solidarity and sincerity
So I can separate you from the unscrupulous and unjust
As much as I love a good subscription as much as the other person
In the immortal words of Cezanne Libellen
“Please don’t subscribe to my Vocal stories, if sincerity and good will,
Is sadly lacking in your character, and you hope to gain something
From doing nothing to contribute to the upliftment of myself and my
Fellow readers and writers upon this Vocal platform!
You insult the creators, by infringing on their time
Which should be spent on positivity going forward
Instead of chasing after fraudsters and imposters
Posing as honest to goodness creatures with a smidgen
Of any type of talent whatsoever
That is all I have to say for now!
Back off and leave us be”.
……………………………..Cover pic by NightCafe Studio.