Gary Fields Poet Lyric

Come Food Stamp Day

I know that it is essential
To fast as we pray
It has happen for centuries
It's fashionable that way
But, there is one thing that
I have to say........
                -
As I pray each day of the week
My soul is somber
I'm meek and I'm weak
But the good Lord know's
I need something to eat
                  -
I know that it is essential
To do this this way
But I seem to get sleeker 
      Every day
                   -
There are so many reasons'
Why I should pray
But, it is hard to pray come's
Food Stamp Day
Fore that is the day
That i can get something to eat
A loaf of bread and maybe some meat
Their are so many thing's
That I want to eat
But to be true to my religion
I must make the retreat
                    -
I could sure use a
Piece of pizza pizza
Or maybe some Chicken fi' lay
I know that I need at least something
To get me threw the day

                     GF

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Jancarl Campi July 30, 2011 at 8:16 AM A very good poem. Been there, on food stamps, it certainly makes a soul humble. Note: the last line of your poem; Don't you mean "To get me through the day" Take care and do keep writing, Jancarl C.

Carol Sunshine Brown July 29, 2011 at 9:53 AM Your poetry is very interesting and always holds the readers attention from start to finish Gary. Have a splendid weekend and I will return to read more of your writing soon. Love, Carol

Steven Cooke July 29, 2011 at 7:42 AM great title. i like the contrast. good poetry about real life. quite refreshing.