The cost of living these days has gotten really high
One should be able to afford a coffee and some pie
When dining out I have to choose one or the other
My wallet is so empty, it\'s lighter than a feather
I now drink tea and keep a tea bag in my pocket
When you see why I know that you won\'t mock it
I ask the waitress to please give me a cup of water
Then I explain to her why it needs to be hotter
In my other pocket is a big apple so juicy and red
Placing a napkin on the counter so nicely spread
Folks watching me dunk the tea bag up and down
Probably thinking I\'m the smartest guy in town
Author Eileen Clark October 2024