Through the distorted lens of the front door spy hole
Jim saw a short fellow in what looked like a costume.
Searching his 50 year old memory, he found the name.
Shorty was wearing a Robin Hood suit and carried a small bag.
Jim opened the door, smiling and ready
To inform the young man it was not Halloween.
Shorty announced that he was indeed Robin Hood,
And pulling a pistol from the bag, stepped into the house.
Two other masked men, not in costumes, entered with him.
Mr.Hood explained that he wanted all the cash.
His companions entered the kitchen
And disconnected the phone.
Before Robin, and his now Merry Men left,
He explained to Jim that the greater good Jim was performing,
Albeit without much choice, would surely
Accrue to Jim’s benefit. If not now, soon.
Years later, after Robin Hood
Had formed an LLC and created a loan company,
Jim applied for a mortgage... but was turned down.
Opening his home to a masked man in leotards made him a poor risk.
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