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Birthday Gift

by Chris Sorrenti


Another chapter comes to a close, and a new one begins
65 and officially a senior citizen a month from now
A milestone worth celebrating if not for other factors
Old Age Security kicks in
Pension adjusted due to five years of bridge funding
Reduced, but not by the hoped-for couple hundred dollars

You have to be realistic about these things
When your gross monthly income drops by almost 1K
It’s time for some serious number crunching
Hypothetical budgets
Is there enough to meet debts, still put food on the table?
In the wake of rising inflation and interest rates
Insolvency may be the best solution

Never too late to make a fresh start


© September 30, 2022

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09/29/2022

Posted on 09/30/2022
Copyright © 2024 Chris Sorrenti

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Laura Doom on 10/02/22 at 04:40 PM

A fresh start has a nice smell to it. At least you still know how to rap the present.

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