Went to school, got good grades
a decent lawyer, I made
Met a girl, saved some dough
She was my bride, I her beaux
Three little girls nearly broke the bank
retirement loomed
Was anything left in the tank
A king’s ransom we’d spent
What had it all meant
The forced smiles, the countless deceptions
~ Was any of it worth a single damn cent
Your greedy love broke the bank
My life boat caught fire and sank
Young and dumb, heart still growing.
Felt the flicker, still not knowing.
Bashful winks was all it took.
Fell prey to her fickle hook.
Flowers, candies, things that bobbled;
Broke the bank and left me hobbled.
Took out loans to keep her smiling.
Wore a frown when debit filing.
Just as I had had enough,
Called her father, stout and tough.
Now my world is in despair.
Explains why I've lost my hair.
wrong calculations
bought my love new coats to wear
found I broke the bank
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Wa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pow!
is my favourite sound.
Dedicated to my host Skat A.
Author: Paul Callus ~ Feb 2014
Contest: What Does The Fox Say?
Placed 2nd
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