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On the Road To the Poorhouse

Just having some fun The taxes are coming but I am broke No food to eat but some porridge and soup It seems that life right now is very hard Now I am on the road to the poorhouse The roof is in sore need of much repair The pots I need are more then's in this shack The porch now it is falling down as well Now I am on the road to the poorhouse I lost my job without any notice The foreman said I'm not needed you see No work to be had for many a mile Now I am on the road to the poorhouse The rest of my family is doing quite well Good jobs they have and food on the table Their children are cared for or working too But I am on the road to the poorhouse I guess I'll have to make the best of it I will just get on the government dole Until I find something else that I can do So I can stay away from the poorhouse I'll rent a room that is all I will need I will then make it up to look quite nice Then I will look for something else to do Then I won't have to go to the poorhouse

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Rainbow Promise

Date: 12/4/2015 9:40:00 PM

Good conclusion, your trying to keep out of the poorhouse. The government's dole is one of God's provisions to temporarily prevent such. He is a Provider and He is also Rich! Your former employer may have contributed to Worker's Compensation, sign up too! Best wishes in your search for something else to do. RP.

Rainbow Promise
Date: 12/5/2015 9:06:00 PM

I had some fun answering to it too, Glad all is well. No of fence meant, just seeing what could be done if it was in reality. Cheers!

Charles Reese
Date: 12/5/2015 1:35:00 PM

Just having some fun with this poem, that's all.Things are actually going quite well for me.

Rainbow Promise
Date: 12/4/2015 9:41:00 PM

That should have Unemployment too.