[Re: Loose Cannon, Twelve Quatrains on Four Quarters of 2006, Jan. 2, 2007 (directmag.com/loosecannon/loose-cannon-twelve-quatrains-four-quarters-2006/)]
2006 Tears and Cheers
Who’d have thought the best debunk
Would come from Levey’s poet’s trunk;
With Sharper Image drenched in tears,
The year just past spawned hope and fears.
At A.O.L. nobody pouts,
“Our stock was high, so why have doubts?”
Its partner Time, misguided creature,
Made you and me their cover feature!
Just when did Blackberry first discover
That patents make you run for cover?
And Jeeves’ demise helped more than Google:
Just wait ’til Yahoo copies Froogle!
Why be surprised that Lillian’s there?
She topped us all in market flair;
The Vernon group converted sinners
And gave us all “an eye for winners.”
So Happy New Year, everyone;
In two-ought-seven, have some fun!
Just stay the course with metrics wise
And let new profits be your prize!
Fred Morath
Fred Morath Direct Marketing
Natick, MA
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