Pay the Rent

Walter Potthoff

From the time of conception

Until our race is run,

It’s all work and no play

With little time for fun

Daylight until dark,

It’s the name of the game.

Makes you wild and wooly,

Full of aches and pain.

It’s heave-ho,

Put your hand to the wheel,

Help where you can and let

The world know how you feel.

Pay your bills and get

Everyone paid.

Make arrangements for a place

For your still body to be laid.

Though it’s tattered and withered,

And slightly bent,

Make sure you paid the

Caretaker his rent!