The Welfaremans Lament

They turned off my electricity.
They shut my cable down.
There's no food in the refrigerator,
but there's no need to frown.
Because even though I can't pay my bills,
I know that I'll go far.
Cause I don't need shelter, TV or food
Just gas for my new car......

poem by Mark Croson
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