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Two Incomes
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I guess you could ask why I don't give it all up ?

Two incomes.

 

Surrounded by all the trappings

 

Flat screens on my walls

 

Cars in my driveway

 

Mobile phones to call

 

I have a pool full of water

 

That’s impossible to drink

 

Music from my head phones

 

I don’t get time to think

 

My house has more bedrooms

 

Than I rarely ever need

 

Appliances in every corner

 

Electricity they need to feed

 

Two incomes it now takes

 

To support my worldly life

 

That leaves precious little time

 

To enjoy my kids and wife

 

Progress

 

I hear you say

 

Take a reality check my friend

 

And start living

 

For today.

 

AJ 5/12/09

 

 

 

 

 

 


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 Reviews of "Two Incomes"
Reviewed on April 3, 2010
Well...my hubby and I used to have two incomes. After he got sick and had the surgery, now it's only one income, for I'm the only one that's working. It's not so bad though, because now we are learning the art of budgeting. I'm quite proud of the way we are handling our own finances. Frankly, when things turn to worse, we always only have ourselves to count on. People don't want to know or help us when we're down; but through this we are learning how to stretch our dollars.

Even when you're having it great, and life is dandy, always have a plan B that you can fall back on.

Love this thought-provoking piece.

Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by Michelle Mead
Reviewed on December 7, 2009
OMG, Tony, my feelings exactly. Struggling for the past 5 years while awaiting disability and barely squeaking by, i find it interesting how many people think they have it tough when they can't have all those luxuries you mentioned anymore- they have no idea what poor is, and I find it interesting that everyone talks about the economy now, but for some of us, we know the poor have always been there, just out of the corner of the eye of the family passing by in the BMW. Sorry to go one, but I believe the thought of putting material possessions before family is the reason we are in many of the messes we are in today. Thanks for this, adding it to my library.

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on December 5, 2009
Very strong words with experience to back it up. Nicely done and great advice.
Blessings and love,
Susan


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