Lynn Dolly Poet Rhyme

Rat Race-Work In Progress

Parents control what their kids are taught
It's not a matter of them wanting to or not
Go to school and get a job
That's how people pay bills on these blocks

Get married and have a kid
That's what everyone I knew did
While working full time
Stressing and counting every dime

Vacations on credit cards
Outfits for sports and leotards
Payments for the SUV or Chevy Malibu
Could live in a smaller house
Status would be demoted it you moved

Taco Tuesdays cause Mondays are crazy
Wed thru Fridays insane so weekends are lazy
Exercise? When I have the chance
I'll want to when I can't fit these pants
Why am I overweight and tired?
Cause I'm working overtime so I don't get fired
Cycle goes round and round
Not forever though,
In 30 years I'll retire.....? 
This is a work in progress.

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John Fleming August 21, 2016 at 6:51 AM Great write like Jan said. Not my idea of existence...Never was I guess. Best regards, Sharon. :) john P.s Sevens all round!

Jan Allison June 6, 2016 at 8:58 AM Sad reality for many Sharon - great write:-) hugs Jan xx

Cheryl Hoffman June 5, 2016 at 3:45 PM So true Sharon, I know a lot of people who are just living paycheck to paycheck just to make ends meet. Nice, realistic poem, hang in there and God Bless!:)