Beware the Vanity Press

does nothing less

than taking advantage

of your desire

to see your name in print

and your ego of fire.

Your ego is the lure.

--

They'll publish it

if you find it fit

and you will commit

your money to

the first edition

for only a smidgeon

of local marketing

and a vision

of success.

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They'll only publish

what your money will allow

even if they think it rubbish

They don't care

about your despair

or the headaches you bare

The unpublished remains

is yours to wear

And if you can't

you'll pay for storage and care.