Yesterday was my visit to the tax man.
I was not happy, but I had a plan.
I attempted to have a positive outlook.
I respect this man, as he goes by the book.
I ambled into his office all prim and proper
Knowing full well, I might leave a pauper.
My yearly anguish on this day
Means it’s all business with no room to play.
I followed directions and was properly masked.
I hoped I brought everything, just like he asked.
He needed some papers I could not find.
With gratitude, I found what I needed before losing my mind.
I worried I might jinx it if I asked too soon,
Was the news so bad, it would ruin my afternoon?
My volatile mood went with me as I departed.
My day was ruined, before it barely started.
I have until April 15th to come up with the dough.
To say I was miserable would be most apropos.
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Aww, too bad 😢
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Yep, that’s the way it goes. 🙂
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Wow, you spun a lot into that one post. Funny how some people never seem to “pay the man”, isn’t ot?
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It is not fair at all.
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Ouch! After all the government’s done to us they should be paying us the bloody taxes. I hope you can sort it okay.
On the plus side, this is a great poem, so well done for that!
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I just have to pay the piper. 😦 Thanks for the comment on my poem.
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Not sure what you mean about the piper, but your welcome.
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The idiom “pay the piper” means that you have to suffer the consequences. I have no deductions so I have to pay up.
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I didn’t know this one. But like the Pied Piper I guess. Pay him or keep the mice.
Thanks for telling me.
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I REALLY hate tax time!! Loved your poem though!!!
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It makes me cranky for sure.
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