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Over and Out

Sitting round a big old table Sat the willing and the able Another job talk under way A few more bucks To work the day All who sat there Now were old Worn out faces Same stories told Few looked happy Most were sad Their years had passed Empty and bad Couples rarely said a word Both burned out They joined this herd Monthly checks now paid for soup So husband/wife sat in the group All were briefed Another job But dress your best Don't be a slob One day's work Why not be happy Yet deep inside You still feel crappy After hours all punch a clock Then go home as one big flock Now there was a little cash No more sifting Through the trash

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Date: 12/27/2014 10:36:00 AM
Most of your poems make us feel the plight of the elderly... Very touching write... every last one!
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