Here’s a lyric I wrote today — this one makes me think of Malvina Reynolds. With thanks to Bev and Gary for the inspiration…

She: “Ole Ernie was right. Different company, same song. Sixteen Tons.”

He: “Before long, the biggest employer EVERYWHERE will be Amazon warehouses.”

She: “Nah. Did you watch David Pogue on CBS Sunday morning? Everything will be robotics.”

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Everyone Works for Walmart

Everyone works for Walmart,
but soon the day will come
when Amazon will take their place
to pay our small income.

Everyone works for Walmart,
but soon the day will dawn
when robots build and pack and ship,
and our employment’s done.

Everyone works for Walmart,
but comes the day – I know –
when we will sell our very selves
to earn a little dough.

Everyone works for Walmart,
or else for government,
though lately they’ve been merging,
so is it tax, or rent?