Cost Of Living

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Have you priced a roast or a stake lately, or had to fill your tank with gasoline? The cost of living has increased greatly, and companies blame it on going green. Corporations are raking in billions, while some struggle to buy food and pay rent. I recall when houses didn't cost millions, and people valued coins, even a cent. Greed sets the price we're all obliged to pay; there are no limits or apologies. Those in power view working folks as prey, and bleed us using new technologies. Costs rise, fueling the anxiety prevalent in modern society.

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Diane Christian

Date: 3/29/2024 10:50:00 AM

Nice poem, sums things up to a tea, Our council has decided seen as though it's a leap year we pay 51 weeks rent, we get 2 weeks free during the year, there isn't 53 weeks in a year, but yes they sure want more. Plus other companies trying to make more out of the leap year. It's an extra day not an extra week Haha.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/30/2024 8:01:00 AM

Thanks, Diane, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/18/2024 3:45:00 PM

Hello emile, I agree with you. The prices of of a condo it too high. slo iare apartments. . they are asked to leave so the redoing of the apartment can be done. then when the people return they have to pay more to stay . it is not fair. People can not afford high prices. My friend enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/19/2024 9:57:00 AM

Hello Emile, Good afternoon. I hope you are having a good day. Your welcome my friend. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/19/2024 6:25:00 AM

Thanks, Darlene I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Tony Hargreaves

Date: 3/15/2024 3:50:00 PM

Hi Emile. I enjoyed your sonnet. It sums up the way things are going. 'Greed sets the price we're all obliged to pay.' Yes, many face anxiety in our modern society. Best wishes. Tony

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/15/2024 5:45:00 PM

Thanks, Tony, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.