Scary Retirement Prospects

Scary Retirement Prospects By Elton Camp The working people of today have legitimate fears Of being unable to retire and enjoy Golden Years For a long time, when folks got to be old and gray They could expect a pension from funds put away If there are still jobs that have benefits like that, They’ll soon be gone in an economy that is flat If a Social Security check is all that they’ve got, Will find beyond bare existence it won’t do a lot The house needs repair and things break down The money needed to pay for them isn’t around So, will they have to sit on their porch and stare Or to help them, will there be anyone to care?