Mean People

Some people are always loath to pay

For anything, if they can find a way

To pass the bill to a colleague or friend

While they display a subtle blend

Of sorrow, embarrassment and regret,

So no-one will call their bluff and yet

It happens time and time again,

As regularly as the winter rain.

Among the excuses that they quote:

“My card is in the other coat,”

“I  thought I had cash but must have spent

Everything at the last place I went.”

“I’ve just remembered my card’s expired

And I can’t remember the new pin required.”

“I must have left my wallet at home,

I think it’s on top of our garden gnome.”

I I think I’m the victim of a theft,

I know I had money when I left.”

Whatever excuse these people trot out,

They know exactly what they’re about;

They don’t want to pay, and so any excuse

Will do, so they can avoid the use

Of their own money to settle a bill;

They’ve done it before, so know the drill.