First of the Month

paycheck to paycheck.

First of the Month

It comes crawling in

 Attempting to go unseen

It catches you by surprise

No time to realize

When it all falls through

 

It’s the first of the month

And the rent is due!

 

You take a deep breath

When you look at the paycheck

Your world crashes down

 

There is not enough in the account!

 

Anxiety and despair rush in

And you freeze

 

A sense of worthlessness

Drowns your smile

 

It’s the first of the month

Where is the money?

They want it at once

The feeling of uncertainty

Tumbles up in your gut

 

You feel small

 

Your mind is restless

You contemplate

 

In a cry for help you go to the bank

Your card is denied

There is no gas in the tank

 

You worked so hard

Trying to make ends meet

Disappointment sits in

 

Can’t even buy food to eat

 

It all piles up

You’re not sure what to do

 

It’s the first of the month

And your rent is due!

Reviews

[Shannon April Alice]

sweet, catchy little poem. nice rhythm.

[ksscampos]

thank you. thanks for reading