TELEMARKETER TERRIKA

TELEMARKETER TERRIKA

Roger A. Davis

We hear her voice come on line after a pause
Right away we know it's a "buy this” appeal
And we are sure of this because?
A Pakistani accent puts forth the spiel

Terrika's mother language not being In-gish
There's no understanding what's on her serving dish
Very quickly I say, "No comprende"
Then hang up without, "Have a good day"

Another facet of the telemarketing scheme
Is the automated recording sales team
That makes it easy to slam the receiver down
Knowing you won't cause an international frown

You get all types of phone sales pitches
But it's the timing that causes the daily glitches
When trying to take a needed shower or nap
10 rings, better answer, might be a mishap

Oh yes, it was an urgent request
Three nights free, please be our guest
Or a real emergency call
A fund raiser that I've never heard of at all

When they call again, with these lines, let's begin
"Please, can I have your name and home number?
And when you’re about to eat or slumber
Incessantly I'll call and cause you chagrin"

Everybody needs to be able to find honest employment
But does a phone solicitor have any job enjoyment?
Could be their weekly sales commission check
My opinion, the person is a few cards short of a full deck