Last night,
I had tuna and iced tea instead of pizza and beer
Because
My deadbeat cousin
"Borrowed" $25 from my wallet while I was on the phone !
She left a note so that makes it OK ?
Shit.
Last week I was cruising the couch cushions for loose change,
Looking under my front seat
And checking my gym bag
(not that I can afford a gym anymore)
For quarters.
I rode the bus to work today
Because
I have no money for gas until payday.
The homeless man on the corner
Was holding up his cardboard sign again,
It reads: "will wash windsheeld for spare change"
Standing next to a bucket and squeegee
STOP THE BUS !
I'm getting out to help him -
We'll split the proceeds 50/50.
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Paycheck Blues
PoetryIntentionally grim thoughts written in a blue funk :( Ramen noodles and SpaghettiOs. Or, how to juggle your cash until payday without starving ! Life in the city. Chicago.
