Trifling


You're trifling,
you're lazy as can be
You can't even take care of your own slothful self,
how in the world are you gonna support me
Hey, mister lazy bones,
I know you don't like hearing this bad four-letter word:
Work,
gets you bacon, lettuce and bread
Work,
gets your hungry belly fed
Work,
gets you in the black, out of the red
Work,
takes care of your family once you're dead
But you're so trifling,
you ain't listened to a word I just said
It's 2 in the afternoon, and you're still in bed
I bet if you were late night starving,
and surrounded by mountains of potato chips
You'd be too lazy to take your hand off your chest,
reach down and scoop up a few to your lips
You're just plain trifling,
too lazy and utterly shiftless
You leave a trail of clothes every time you undress
Well, mister trifling,
I got some late, real late breaking news:
Your suitcase is on the sidewalk;
so enjoy the big outdoors bedroom,
with a sky clock set to always stay on snooze
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Callus Avatar
November 23, 2016 at 1:46 PM
A lovely and entertaining slam, Freddie:) I have known several lazy people, and like your 'mister' they need a cold awakening to get them moving! Regards // paul
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November 16, 2016 at 12:36 PM
Funny but not, if you know what I mean, did you write this about my brother per chance? :)
Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 12:56 PM
Lol! No, I did not Paloma. But I know a few brothas like that. Ty for stopping by, lady. Much love to you. RW
Green Avatar
November 15, 2016 at 8:35 AM
That is pretty darn lazy, that's for sure. Me, one mention of bacon and I'd be up and out of there. : ) Loved this Freddie, though I'm sure my father had similar thoughts about me at one time or the other.
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November 15, 2016 at 8:51 AM
Ty Chris. Lol! Father was a hard case, eh. I'm sure it was more in the tough love vein. Appreciate the love and support. Much love to you.
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