Not Enough Money For the Month
Not Enough Money for the Month
By Elton Camp
Many old folks thought they were secure
And could enjoy life in old age for sure
But when their portfolios went south
Found themselves down in the mouth
Even the money they struggled to save
Only a very tiny amount of interest gave
Rising medical costs and medicine bills
Only added to their many financial ills
So desperately-needed money to earn
Back to work some have had to return
The jobs they find are mainly low-paying
“Welcome to Wal-Mart” many are saying
No matter how much their feet may ache
To fail to smile and speak is a mistake
To continue to keep a roof over their head
Old people must work until they’re dead
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