The Pledge of Allegiance But Accurate

I pledge allegiance 
To my job
And to the 40 hour work week
And to the taxes
I must pay
Until one day
I retire 
Feeling miserable 
With a bad back
And most my good years gone
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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