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down n' out in the outhouse!

chillin' in the outhouse,
gettin' high on turds;
thinkin' 'bout my crappy life,
can't sum it up in words!

i share my bed with an ogre,
she fibs between her teeth;
an angel on the outside,
a devil underneath!

the kids ain't worth a quarter,
always wantin' more;
they won't go out and get a job,
what are they waitin' for?!

i got a cat named Bonzo,
he won't use the litterbox;
barfin' hairballs every mornin',
right on my favorite socks!

my silly ol' dog named Marco,
with a brain no bigger than a pea;
he never barks at strangers,
instead, he barks at me!

my bills are in collections,
i might be losin' my job;
they're 'bout to take away my car,
i feel like a rotten slob!

i guess i'll grab my gun,
maybe i should end it all;
i'm tired of everybody's bull,
i'm tired of takin' the fall!

just when i think i've had enough,
others are havin' it worse;
suicide's the cheap way out,
it's time to put God first!

who knows if i'll be homeless,
or in the employment line;
today i'll weather the storms,
tomorrow the sun will shine!

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  1. Date: 2/10/2010 9:07:00 PM

    First of all, incredible write as always. I was laughin on this one truly, until I got toward the end. The only thing I can say, and believe it ain't worth 2 nickels, but there's only 365 times you have to wake up each year. It really is a short life. That probly makes no sense, but it brings me comfort in some strange way. Blessings of joy and peace to you. I hope this didn't sound preachy in any way. Its just my strange perspective. David

  1. Date: 2/8/2010 11:55:00 AM

    I am so happy your poetry was amongst the poetry I am reading today Milt. May you have a wonderful week filled with inspiration. Love, Carol

  1. Date: 2/7/2010 6:54:00 PM

    Optimism at its best! I laughed..and then i cried. BG

  1. Date: 2/7/2010 2:47:00 PM

    Love the way you start this out with humor. Had me chuckling! You ended with a good faith message. Good use of rhyme. Enjoyed it!! Karen