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Castle Hassle
by Charles E Minshall
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"Mans home is his castle" they say.
It is if he's able to pay.
Pay the taxes at the end of each year,
Pay for the things his family holds dear.
Pay for the gas, lights, and the water,
Pay for the essentials of life that matter,
Pay the payments on the house,
Pay for a refrigerator for his spouse.
It's pay and pay "ad nauseam,"
To keep up a home can cost him.
The word in the quote is castle.
A more fitting word is hassle.
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10/18/2001 Posted on 10/18/2001
Copyright © 2024 Charles E Minshall
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 10/03/02 at 04:34 PM Good to read this again, oh fellow modern man...and so true! |
| Posted by JD Clay on 11/09/02 at 03:47 AM I could have gone all day without seeing the word taxes Charlie. Your fine poem made it all worth while though. You hit the nail on the head. Peace... |
| Posted by Melanie A Bennett on 03/05/03 at 04:39 AM Excellent poem Charlie...makes me feel sorry for my poor father...and my poor poor future husband... :) Whomever that may be...lol:) Good read! ~Mel~ |
| Posted by Glenn Currier on 11/11/09 at 02:48 AM I'm glad i came across this one in your folders. First of all, it gave me a chuckle, but most of all, I am headed home from a vacation and what awaits me in our little bill file drawer is our tax bills :-( Thanks, Chaz. |
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