The Cost of Living

Spending money here and there Pennies, nickels, dimes and dollars Prices raised without a prayer Leaving my pocket with a holler Groceries cost more and more Utilities are higher and higher I don’t really know what for I sometimes wish I knew the supplier Mortgages and interest take a chunk What do I do about the price of red meat? My paycheck has definitely shrunk Buying one dinner is a huge feat Maybe I’ll get a big raise one day I hope that will happen this May