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Poor Joe Is Disabled

Poor Joe Is Disabled

By Elton Camp

To hunt and fish are Joe’s delights
For his sporting spirit it delights

Hiking and camping he enjoys
And going to games with the boys

There’s no expense to get his pay
As it automatically comes his way

Even extra income he can make
If under the table he does take

He has an Uncle, rich as can be
To all of Joe’s needs he’ll see

Even medial insurance he’ll supply
That’s so hard for most to come by

For Joe is totally disabled, you see
His back hurts as bad as can be

He’s totally unable to do any work
As determined by a red tape clerk

Every month, Joe sneers
As his disability check clears

“Social Security’s not only when old and gray”
This is young Joe’s most favorite thing to say 

All those dopes who keep on working
Their chains Joe really enjoys jerking

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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