... And How Will You Be Paying For That, Sir?

Money is not required to buy one necessity of the soul. - Thoreau

born breach

he stole youth

begged the past

spent the pocket money of yesterday

borrowing yore as he sought more

inserting a debit card for today

swiping a credit card for tomorrow

taking out a loan for his golden years

trying to pass an unendorsed check for eternity

seeking sympathy with the devil

receiving a bill with interest and late fees for his life

Author's Note

"The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

This is a great story that happens to millions; loss of financial safety nets due to many ill-thought or simple mistakes, addictions. We are pay the price, prices for our actions; hindsight 20/20. I hope we can avoid the mistakes of the past, but alas.

[Pete]

someone said, "live for today for there is no tomorrow" but tomorrow does come and then what? we must pay the piper - only a matter of when ... :)

[Sami Khalil]

I agree wholeheartedly. We reap what we sow. You are welcome sir Pete. Keep planting good flowers and roses in your garden.