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Poetry by Wade Kwon

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Tag: capitalism

a nice racket

haiku for 8/30/2026

a nice racket

Skim a little off
the top, divert some to friends,
reap outrageous fees.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on August 30, 2026August 8, 2026Format QuoteTags business, capitalism, moneyLeave a comment on a nice racket

the world’s first trillionaire

haiku for 8/16/2026

the world’s first trillionaire

Totally normal
to have vast wealth under the
thumb of a real tool.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on August 16, 2026August 8, 2026Format QuoteTags capitalism, humor, moneyLeave a comment on the world’s first trillionaire

corruption in many flavors

haiku for 8/13/2026

corruption in many flavors

Kickbacks, contracts and
bribes for those in charge whether
white or Black or Brown.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on August 13, 2026August 8, 2026Format QuoteTags capitalism, crimeLeave a comment on corruption in many flavors

a subscription-based world

haiku for 8/10/2026

a subscription-based world

Water, newsletters,
music, software, power and
someday, air itself.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on August 10, 2026August 8, 2026Format QuoteTags capitalism, humorLeave a comment on a subscription-based world

patent trolls

haiku for 8/4/2026

patent trolls

Using the law to
stifle innovation and
stick it to others.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on August 4, 2026July 31, 2026Format QuoteTags capitalism, law, technologyLeave a comment on patent trolls

can we support local businesses?

haiku for 6/20/2026

can we support local businesses?

These are challenging
times when inflation is high
and cash is so tight.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on June 20, 2026June 7, 2026Format QuoteTags business, capitalism, economy, inflation, moneyLeave a comment on can we support local businesses?

the ticket seller

haiku for 5/17/2026

the ticket seller

She wants to sell more
passes, but doesn’t know how
to set the prices.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on May 17, 2026May 14, 2026Format QuoteTags business, capitalismLeave a comment on the ticket seller

the invasion of private equity

haiku for 4/3/2026

the invasion of private equity

1. Buy company.
2. Squeeze out all the money.
3. Discard at will.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on April 3, 2026March 31, 2026Format QuoteTags capitalism, modern lifeLeave a comment on the invasion of private equity

quarter by quarter

haiku for 3/31/2026

quarter by quarter

Make the line go up.
Cut the peons from their jobs.
Collect a bonus.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on March 31, 2026March 22, 2026Format QuoteTags business, capitalismLeave a comment on quarter by quarter

the walmart police

haiku for 12/27/2025

the walmart police

He carefully scans
the cart, receipt in hand, on
the lookout for theft.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on December 27, 2025November 26, 2025Format QuoteTags capitalism, crime, shoppingLeave a comment on the walmart police

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