Ode D

Static, my favourite show
don't have enough cash for the cable
problematic, word best described
I lost connection to the world
couldn't pay the wifi

I can't afford to LIVE
like this, like this
I can't afford THIS PLACE
jobless, jobless
I can't keep any FRIENDS
why am i like this?
I'm so pathetic

Got a notice just last week
Twenty-three days 'til I gotta hit the streets
but i don't have to worry 'bout it
'cause i'll OD before it happens
Ode dear, this is my Ode-D

Everything's breaking
my electric got shut off
and there goes the t.v
i bought a whole months supply
with my final ounce of money
It'll last til the morning
when I stop my heart from hurting

I can't afford to LIVE
like this, like this
I can't afford THIS PLACE
jobless, jobless
I can't keep any FRIENDS
why am i like this?
I'm so pathetic.

I hardly exist anymore
since that needle went in my arm
no need for you to be alarmed
It's not like you've ever known me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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