working poor

WORKING POOR

Written By: Barry P. Foley
Copyright 24 Jan 2021

Don’t talk to me about Wall Street, or where the DOW closed today
I could care less about the GDP or your 401K
You say the economy is great, best it’s ever been
For us folks on Main Street, it’s where misery begins

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I make $12 a hour, ain’t seen a raise since day one
All that talk about a living wage, well it ain’t never gonna come
Working two jobs just keep the wolves from our door
This land of milk and honey, is hell, for the working poor

I made foreman at 35 , a big raise and a family plan
When the factory closed, thank God, Daddy gave us a helping hand
My wife works nights, to keep our weekends free
I see the sadness in eyes, and I wonder if she’s still loves me

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I should have stayed in the Navy and retired a long time ago
Or moved to Carolina, when things got bad, like some folks that I know
Our kids understand that Mama and Daddy can’t afford a whole lot more
This land of milk and honey, is hell, for the working poor

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