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ROOM FOR RENT

Too small,
for two of us.
Wanting to run away,
I was reluctant to stay here.
Our pay checks did not reach far in those days,
I had a place to rest my head.
Needed more rent money,
please rain dollars.
Too small.

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Beryl Edmonds

Date: 8/10/2025 1:41:00 AM

Hi Paula, it happened to us too, we didn’t stay it was horrific, memories that never fade away. Best wishes for the contest… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/10/2025 10:37:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Also Thanks for your, Best wishes in the contest. Glad you enjoyed my "ROOM FOR RENT" write. A true story. It was fun to bring to life with old memories. Yes, many old memories will Never fade away. Enjoy the day with blessings as you go writing away.............

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/5/2025 2:37:00 PM

Hi Paula, I as raised ia 14 room house ! After I was married we livedv in a studo apartment! Finally, I an in my own home, the past 20 years But we struggled for not only rent but food! Money was short for years, and this poem is great and higly relatable. FAV,l Pangie

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/9/2025 10:47:00 AM

Thanks a million for making this one a FAV. So glad you really enjoyed it. That makes my day a happy one. Have a blessed day and weekend writing away.............

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2025 9:35:00 AM

Paula~~~ I had to correct all the misspelled words in the above! I also forgot to tell you it is a favorite l PR

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/7/2025 8:58:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "ROOM FOR RENT" write. A true story. It was fun to bring to life with old memories. Enjoy the day with blessings as you go writing away.............

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/4/2025 1:15:00 PM

- Small, but a place to rest ... a lovely poem, Paula :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/5/2025 10:01:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Also Thanks for your, Best wishes in the contest. Glad you found my "ROOM FOR RENT" write to be, a lovely poem. A true story. We needed more money but it was a nice and clean place. Hugs... Enjoy the day with blessings as you go writing away.............

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/4/2025 1:56:00 AM

I enjoyed this rictameter, Paula. I too have done the title For rent. Just not posted yet

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/5/2025 9:58:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "ROOM FOR RENT" write. A true story. I will look for your write. Enjoy the day with blessings as you go writing away.............

Joe Dimino

Date: 8/3/2025 7:52:00 PM

Yep, the early, lean days. You were blessed to have someone loving to share them with. Have a wonderful weekend. Brought back memories.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/5/2025 9:57:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "ROOM FOR RENT" write. A true story. Yes, the early, lean days filled with memories. I took yesterday off. Enjoy the day with blessings as you go writing away.............

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/3/2025 5:21:00 PM

nicely constructed Rictameter, Paula. best wishes in the contest, hugs, Sara

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/5/2025 9:54:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Also Thanks for your, best wishes in the contest. Glad you found my "ROOM FOR RENT" write to be a, nicely constructed Rictameter. A true story. Enjoy the day with blessings as you go writing away.............

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/3/2025 1:53:00 PM

I can remember our first home (if you could call it that). It was all one room plus a bathroom. LOL..I can feel the emotion in this one. Thanks for sharing it with us. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/5/2025 9:46:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "ROOM FOR RENT" write. A true story. We needed more money but it was a nice and clean place. Sounds like we had the same apt. Hahaha!!! Enjoy the day with blessings as you go writing away.............

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/3/2025 1:29:00 PM

sometimes, we need space, except space needs money, I totally feel this poem Paula

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/5/2025 9:45:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "ROOM FOR RENT" write. A true story. We needed more money but it was a nice and clean place. Enjoy the day with blessings as you go writing away.............

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/3/2025 12:28:00 PM

ROOM FOR RENT ~ Date Written:8/3/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet ~~~~ #3, ROLLING WITH THE Rs Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Nette Onclaud ~~~~