Money Problems

There’s a pain in my head that will not go away,
it sits there and throbs during most of the day.
With bills on the mat and no cash in the bank
and credit cards creaking… I think my ship’s sank!

The future is looming, my mind’s filled with fear
Why is it that living is so bloody dear?
With a wife and two children depending on me,
I’ll need more than pure luck to set all of us free.

Financial worries can make your life hell,
every ounce of your being, consumed by their spell.
We feel there’s a reason we should be ashamed,
so hide them from others to protect all our names.

This pain in my head, that will not go away,
Cannot be relieved just by earning more pay.
Its cure calls for direction, in leading my life,
and enjoying the love of my children and wife.

Living each day with a good share of fun,
whilst paying respect to what needs to be done.
But no need to worry myself ‘til I’m sick,
Just let the odd creditor wait for a bit.

You won’t go to jail for not paying a bill,
but your family will suffer, if you make yourself ill.
So count all your blessings, have fun on the way.
And dream you’ll inherit a fortune one day!

Ivor G Davies
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Van Akkeren Avatar
June 10, 2015 at 8:28 PM
thank goodness for the last paragraph...you really had me worried. Yes financial difficulty is hard but at least you know what's really important ...your health and the love of your loved ones...i'll dream with you that you inherit a fortune one day....then maybe we'll share...cheers H
Davies Avatar
June 11, 2015 at 3:27 AM
Thanks for the comment, yes it is surprising how many people worry unnecessarily over the consequences of debt. With the state of the employment market here in the UK an awful lot of people end up in this situation, followed by depression and sometimes suicide!
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