An innovative product in the market is released
And everyone who uses it appears pleased
It is the next best thing after sliced bread, people say
Its company’s share prices skyrocket, everyone scurries away
To buy it, suddenly in everyone’s possession it appears
People are going to miss out if they don’t buy it, they fear
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Initially it appears nothing can go wrong
The product is promising, its market presence strong
Then there are whispers of faults and defects
Being few and far between, they have minimal effect
On the popularity of this product wondrous
Sales of the product keep soaring thus
As more and more units are sold
More glitches and malfunctions start to unfold
Safety features thought to be among the best
Now appear to be failing in real life’s tests
The company scrambles to improve the design
But similar products are already in pipeline..
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People still buy it, but it no longer generates
Owner’s pride and neighbor’s envy, its fate
Is now relegated to just one of many available
It has lost its sheen, it’s no longer a status symbol
Passion...unbridled 