The Provider

Here lies a poor stiff that nobody knew,
who worked hard everyday nine to five.
With body wore out and options few,
he decided he was worth more dead than alive.







1/23/19
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Pandit Avatar
January 23, 2019 at 4:05 PM
So sad..but true for so many.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 23, 2019 at 1:23 PM
Oh ouch! Excellent epigram. ;)
Gauthier Avatar
January 23, 2019 at 1:10 PM
Ouch... So bitterly true for so many in this harsh economy. Penned to perfection. A FAVE for me.
Krutsinger Avatar
January 23, 2019 at 12:26 PM
Wren, I cannot stop laughing. This pertains to so many people!
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