Thousands of free stories. Support your favorites when you're ready.
Showing stories tagged with #economic-struggle Clear filter
#acrostic. Color me surprised. Our town's facing it's demise. Nobody comes yet nobody leaves, ain't got. No good educayshun, you see. Even though we're a pretty nice group.
Sitting next to a bag lady on the way home. 'Chin up son your not alone'. As I've just lost my job. I wasn't shit and it wasn't my gob. The company close down. The director told us with a frown.
Hello again, and today is Sunday, December 30 2012. As a wise manager once said, “No, I'm not firing you. A good manager doesn't fire people. He hires people, then inspires people. People.
It's cold and dark. There's no warmth in this life. All I wish for is a blanket so I won't freeze to death. They say we're better than in the past, but I see no evidence for this.
For @HingAling24 We all live in our little bubbles of bliss Head in the clouds getting high and seeking new kicks Ignorance disguises more lies for our kids A truth in a reality that we all have...
Behind this glass I watch, I see you count out your coins Emptying one days worth of your coffers, To my life times they'll be joined. You weigh it out into smaller piles.
Watching the people walk on by Seeing hope and pain as I catch their eye Hands in their pockets or pushing a pram I wouldn't be them, would they be what I am.
A little after thought from my "Venezuela" post ;-). Everybody's on the hustle for more. From the rich men to the extremely poor. While I'm haggling over a measly score.
Can't afford to buy a car. Can't afford to drive it. My current expenditures already through the roof.
#augustwriteaday #nightdwellers Green unpleasant septic isle Let your people down in style The pain that unemployment brings Heartache waiting in the wings Empty buildings never used Privilege has...
When you awake. You let out a big sigh. Here are some reasons. I'll tell you why. The postman he brings. Nothing but bills. Some over a grand. They give you the chills. Water bills rising.
You might have a car You might have a flat A big bling necklace but you look like a twat I don't owe nothing I live with mum and dad But I've got something That you've never had I can't afford a...
As you guys don't live in Hungary, you also can't know our sarcasm about the government, the bills, the salaries.
Go get some posture, son No one's going to teach you how to get one They will bury their money hands too deep in you And they will sell you short for a penny too few You think you'll be remembered...
Money is so important in life. Lots will vote against it , won't buy my views.