Poverty’s chasing me. Getting closer all the time.
Bills due. Check spent. Emergency funds gone. Fridge’s close to empty.
Then something breaks. Again.
Doing without becomes second nature. Rolled coins, coupons, and the dollar store become tricks of the trade. Keeping poorness at bay. And I make it… this month.
Alyce Clark is adjusting to sheltering in place, practicing social distancing when shopping for essentials… and truly missing her grandmother.
Concise and effective, and I like the imagery. Only thing – sounds like “poorness” has already arrived. Doing without illustrates that.
The life of so many during these difficult times. Thank you for saying what we all feel.
WOW! Words of reality in today’s world!!
There’s lots of us in this boat, or clinging to the wreckage of one. I wish you well Alyce!
Covid-19 side symptoms
This author has conveyed what is indicative of what many are experiencing during this pandemic and many before. The struggle, uncertainty and resilience of going through economic challenge.
This is really good. Clear and right to the point!
Sad that this is a reality for so many.
Thanks so much for your comments and well wishes!