Five Tomatoes Away

Five Tomatoes Away Five tomatoes away from devastation. The bullies bully me. They give big breaks to corporations-While taking unfair shares from citizens and cutting down on pensions and "Social Security". I have no security! The Arabs store on the corner is selling wine, beer and cigarettes. Sending their tax free money home to fight against our boys. His taxes are deferred, and when time comes to pay The business is now switched into his cousin’s name. One tomato is two dollars... so I am five tomatoes away, and I haven't had a salad today. I am being raped, while they are getting breaks. I get reprimanded severely, they are always Shaking my tree. I said "I have no money" I am not living here tax free. The levy goes into effect on the thirtieth day, so I budget sparingly, and have had no salad today; I am five tomatoes away, from homelessness and devastation; I wish I had a break like the big corporations One day before I leave this planet I hope to find dignity. And eat a Salad everyday and live life healthily never again having to worry about being Five Tomatoes away. Getting old around here is horrible; My senior years unpleasant.... I paid my dues to the I.R.S., now they want another present. I hope to survive another day, while they tax my pension; And so, I pray.... let me eat another salad, in spite of being .... Five Tomatoes Away! So yes, I've had no tomatoes, I've had no tomatoes today.!