As I run out of money
I wonder how I'll get by,
Whether 'economic downturn'
Or this jobless state of mine
Can be blamed.
Both, I guess.
And the state of the world...
Sorry, I disgress.

This is much more about me,
And maybe you too,
But I'm thinking of me
And what I should do.
OK, it's like this:
I need enough to get by,
So how much is that?
Should I make a list, aye?

Enough to pay rent,
Forget about owning a place!
Enough to pay bills
And for feeding my face.
But I never eat breakfast,
Just dinner and lunch.
And I'm so sick of hearing the words
'Credit crunch.'

07/04/2009

Author's Note: I felt inspired after reading some local poetry recently so I decided to pick up my pen again and this was what came out, almost fully formed. Seems my mind may be a little preoccupied.

Posted on 07/04/2009
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