Student loan repayment time


Hello, I'm here from Payco --
my company sends you
greetings; we wish you well but need
your cash. A bank back East,
or was it in L.A.,
tired of endless excuses, said
oh too bad you can't meet
obligations, didn't care
one bit for sick children --
in short, didn't believe

you have no dough.
So Payco, your loving, loaning friend,
bought your debt, believes
in you, knows you have means
to pay and pay. I'm here
to convey our care --
but my U-Haul truck is here
(in case you don't love back)
to move your life away,
along with car and sofa if cash

isn't in this sack
by yesterday.
Don't try tears to wash ink
incurred by college
from this note. You must yield
before you feed or clothe your kids.
That can wait.
As for me, I'd like
your boat, your bed,
even you if I find it in the print.

Of course, right here
it says one slender lovely,
complete with hazel eyes
and pointy breasts. Too bad.
I'll be gentle, but remember,
even taut nipples won't stay
next month's payment.
I'll be back for silver,
curtains, towels, dishes --
yes, even panties in the drawer.


Timothy Pilgrim