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Gonna Feel Fine

You’ve got student loans, an overpriced car, and a house, bought a big boat for you, and the scalpel for your spouse. Had a good job and your portfolio was rocking, each day was Christmas, now there’s a hole in your stocking. There’s a hole in your stocking and your life’s falling out, your self-esteem has faded and has left you in doubt. You search for a way out, but all the exits are blocked, you can’t pry open the windows and the doors are locked. All the doors are locked and now all your bitcoin has crashed, and you’ve spent all the money that you had in your stash. Boss man told you, sorry but we’re forced to let you go, but don’t worry son, you’re gonna be fine don’t you know. You will be fine you know you’ve credit cards for spending, but the rate is too darn high on what they’ve been lending. You’ll never sell your house because the market has crashed, you’ve been trying really hard, but you know you can’t last. You’ve been trying so hard, but the mortgage due is past, you can’t get off the track and the train’s coming too fast. No way to ever get out of a hole dug this deep, maybe if you’re lucky you won’t wake up from your sleep.

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Date: 2/3/2024 7:38:00 AM
Maybe wanting and getting a huge house and the best of cars and the latest phone should wait until you can afford it….live within your means! Great poem Jerry….Debx
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Date: 2/2/2024 12:06:00 PM
Your poem provides a poignant commentary on the struggles faced by many individuals in navigating the complexities of modern financial life. Through its vivid imagery and evocative language, it sheds light on the harsh realities of economic hardship and the toll it can take on individuals' well-being and sense of security.
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Date: 2/2/2024 5:22:00 AM
appreciated the honesty in your words, Jerry. The 'entitled' young folk seem to have no understanding of the consequence of their actions on themselves or others. It's one thing to suffer the ill effects of one's own choices but quite another when others (us hard working folk) are expected to 'right your world.' It's called personal responsibility...I guess that course isn't offered in college :-) Off my soap box now...have a great day, Sara
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Date: 2/1/2024 9:14:00 PM
Not going to be fine without lots of changes, my friend. Sounds like an average young adult today. Good rhythm to your poem and good warning to some if they listen. Bill
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