Premiere Contest WinnerBill

Balancing accounts, my most hated chore, Invoices piling higher than ever before. Lists of too many charges haunt me today, Lamenting the weight of each bill to pay.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Drowley Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Congratulations on your win! Paid in full!
Famuyiwa Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Lol...the payment was full. Thanks David, I appreciate your comment.
Rose  Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
well done
Famuyiwa Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Thanks.
Alhemaidy Avatar
September 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Congratulations on your win :-)
Famuyiwa Avatar
September 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Thanks Abdullah.
Kendrick Avatar
September 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Congratulations on your winning work in Brian's contest. Way to go. I enjoyed reading this one today. Sara K
Famuyiwa Avatar
September 14, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Thanks Sara K.
Godwin Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Bill is my Daddy's name (William officially, am I supposed to say 'was' his name, because he died?) and since he, too, paid bills to take care of us, I love your name poem. If he lamented or regretted money matters, he kept it to himself or between him and Mama, Poetry hugs ..... CayCay
Famuyiwa Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 10:28 PM
CayCay, I intentionally wrote the poem to juxtapose the meanings of the two "bills": "Bill of William" and "bill of bills". You just highlighted the silent pains responsible men (fathers) go (used to go) through to raise their families. Your dad surely worked hard to raise wonderful children, you are surely a good example of them. No wonder, you remain a fantastic friend.
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