John Scott Poet Prose Poetry

Beans On Toast

two more days before i get paid
the pantry is almost empty
4 slices of bread and a can of beans
if i'm careful this could be plenty

i have half a pint of milk and 3 bags of tea
and a little bit of sugar
things could be worse
i could have nothing
i'm really a lucky bugger

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Skat A January 31, 2016 at 6:43 PM John, A great pleasure to find and read your poem today. Love -- SKAT --

Carol Sunshine Brown March 23, 2012 at 7:04 AM I am stopping back today to see if you have continued to write and post new poetry John. I hope that you will continue with your writing. You have taken the first step~ ~to write and share. When you feel the need for inspiration read some of the other poetry here at PoetrySoup. It will help you. Love, Carol

Carol Sunshine Brown March 13, 2012 at 4:59 AM A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you John. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love, Carol

Leo Larry Amadore March 12, 2012 at 4:12 PM What an optimistic outlook...and probably very correct...an amusing and well written piece.