A Responsible Adult (A Poem)

 It's payday today.

Most of that check is already spent.

Sometimes it leaves my account so fast, 

I wonder just where it went.

I wish I could have just spent it on the things I enjoy.

Use it on something I want or just on a day of play.

It's just wishful thinking though

Because I have bills to pay.

Where did it all go wrong?

How did I become such a dolt?

I could be enjoying life to its fullest.

Instead, I am a responsible adult.

People are always saying to me

"Unwind a bit, come out and have some fun."

Sure, that would be great

But it's easier said than done.

They're probably having a blast,

A time that is fine.

I, however, was up early for work today.

I'll be lucky if I stay awake until nine.

I'm sure they'll talk about me behind my back

And throw in the occasional insult.

There's not much I can do about it though,

Because I'm a responsible adult.

My last doctor appointment didn't go so great

My blood pressure is high, and so is my stress.

Don't even get me started

On the results of my tests.

She said a lifestyle change is all I need

Eat better, get more sleep and learn to relax.

I guess she didn't see the amount I owed

When I got the bill for my income tax.

I won't say I won't try to change.

I just know some things have an impossible requirement.

Fortunately for me though, 

I'm only about 15 years away from retirement.

In the meantime, I'll just plug away

And do my best to accept things as they are by default.

It's just the price you pay

When you choose to be a responsible adult.

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If you liked this, here are some of my other poems:

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Join the Circus (A Poem)

Where the F*ck is My Phone? (A Poem)

Raising Daughters (A Poem)