Unemployment ran out months ago
and folks have little money for odd jobs
I seek employment, the answer's no
as they look down noses, employed snobs
The wife's still working but on short hours
all of the bills suffer a strict triage
each time phone rings our family cowers
there's one car left in two car garage
If I can't find some work 'fore long
our over-priced home we can't sell
will to the bank soon belong
is there no end to this hell ?
No health insurance, its cost too high
another price of this " recession "
should I get sick I guess I'll die
at least it would cure my depression
Could barely afford school supplies
we're making do without new clothes
the kids perceive my haunted eyes
I guess they've grown too used to No's
We've tree and decor from year before
so we deck the halls and wall
( beneath the tree is just bare floor )
there's no spare money at all
As a father I know that I fail
in fact I'm hardly worth a piss
and should be ridden on a rail
Merry Freakin' Christmas
I thought this a bit too depressing for stream.............scribbler
merry
I know what you mean by medical bills. 2 years ago my youngest son endure having both hips replaced at the ripe old age of 27. Still haven't recovered from the expense and now it appears the new hips were defective and will have to be redone. It's a good thind the season is about more than presents...............stan
Times are hard!
Down to earth and refreshingly honest. With a touch of humour.
No health insurance, its cost too high
another price of this " recession "
should I get sick I guess I'll die
at least it would cure my depression
It's hard to make ends meet.
wish you and family didn't have to endure such terrible hardship. ((((((hug))))))
Loads of love
Mand xxxxxxxxx
merry
Poem not entirely autobigraphic, thank goodness but things are tight as I expect they are for many this year.Hope all is well with you this holiday season...............stan
Christmas
Hard times serve to remind us of the Real reason for celebrating this season. And you are never truly on your own no matter what you think.................stan
freakin'
It's good to see your smiling face gracing my page again....................stan