The Federal Government defines
Poverty as someone who lives
On less than 12,060 dollar
Per year
Which is a threshold that
I have rarely exceeded.
And yet despite my
Financial situation
I have
Never felt richer and more
Fulfilled in my
Life.
I have a roof
Over my head
And food on my plate.
I have rhymes
Pluming out of my
Chimney to keep me
Warm at night.
I have a retirement
Plan called my
Brother’s camper and
Medicine
That makes me
Sane.
I have a low
Paying job
And good family
And friends.
So, who cares what
The government
Thinks?