The Welfare Poem

The welfare poem is not for you
and not enough for anyone.
The welfare poem is very small
and not just given to everyone.

It's not enough to read for long.
It's just a little short.
It's not paid much attention to
and not the longing sort.

With thanks there's those who'll get it.
Those of who deserve it.
It's just some stolen words,
though I would soon forget it.

It's filled with much disgrace.
Those wary as they read.
It may be meant for you
if you accept the need.

I hope you have enjoyed it.
I'll cut you off for now.
But if you want more later
just beg there's more somehow.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Jennings Avatar
July 8, 2015 at 2:33 PM
This made me laugh. Just so good. I'd written my own money poem/song n thought Who can do better than this? I had a look about and found a few this being one. Good show!
Mcleod Avatar
July 9, 2015 at 2:50 PM
Thanks for stopping by Rightly J. I'm glad you were able to find poems as easily as you did on money. You've got to love the search engines of today.
Helppi Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 1:49 PM
I really like this poem.
Mcleod Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 2:08 PM
Thanks Dan. I appreciate the comment. I had fun writing it.
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