This is a better poverty

There’s definitely people worse off

But this poverty is ridiculous though

As is the poverty for those with less than us

The real poverty for me is just how broken the system is

It’s cold but we don’t have the heating on

There’s not many lights on this evening

I’m really glad I found my trackie pants

I’m bein’ really resourceful

More than ever

Coz’ I have to

This is a nice area but don’t be fooled

The walks keep me sane

I’m being minimalistic – I’ve made that up coz’ I’m a verbal rebel – this is minimalism but with a bit extra (yes that’s sorta deliberately a contradiction)

This is a conscious decision to write like this

I work but I don’t get paid

I’m not having a go

But it’s true

The experience is goin’ into my consciousness metaphorically by chip & pin, and there’s definitely people there that make it worthwhile

But I get by

But I do what’s asked of me & use my rebellious carin’ initiative too

Somehow

It’s about time I take more pride in my graft

It’s going to pay off soon

I think I will

Yeah

Absolutely

I’ll try to enjoy the fruits of my labour

But trust me, this is no party

This is a nonsensical world, or at least mine is

But the ends justify the means

Money is money

However it goes around

As long as we use it wisely

It’s not wise to be too materialistic if you ask me

Be realistic yeah

But literally not everything is about money or status

But sometimes I wouldn’t mind more of it

(Yes I deliberately started 3 lines in a row with the word ‘but’ there, I’m breaking the 4th wall again)

But that’s how society is

But I know it’s not everything

But I did the 3 lines beginning with the word ‘but’ again

Good

Maybe this is the part where I try to be ‘fancier’ with my words

Nah

I don’t want to

I’m a punk mate

Rebellin’

But I understand how important vocabulary is

And how important expressing yourself is

It’s also important to write or speak passionately

I’m minted with knowledge, experience & ‘creativity’ though

In a sense

Or at least I’m sellin’ bein’ different

I’ve not received any bids yet though

These words don’t cost me anything

Financially that is

So I’m poor but I have access to the internet

The vast majority of people do though

So that shouldn’t be a luxury – but not everyone can access it (as easily) as you might think – it’s basically a necessity in these contemporary times

But it can be utilised well to better ourselves, more than to increase what’s in our bank accounts

Spotify keeps me goin’ too – I’m very rich in the sense of bein’ able to listen to music – not wealthy from a money point of view though

I can watch some comedy

Laugh or cry

Or other things too

And I appreciate that

I prefer life in 3D

But life in 2D can be ok too sometimes

Sometimes even joyful

Sometimes it’s just lookin’ at a screen in the evening time though

But with the weather bein’ like this

Some shows are lookin’ a bit better

I’m wearin’ the same coat as I did 2 years ago or so

I’m wearin’ the same trainers as I did two years ago

The same jeans as a few years ago

I’m lucky enough to have some amazing music tops though – they’re like tattoos or like piercings to me – but much cheaper I think

Those birthday & christmas presents add up nicely after several years lad

That & a Primark voucher that I cashed in for a few bits a few months ago or so

To be your weekly clothes

Not buyin’ lunch or at least being able to be purchasin’ cheap cheese sandwiches from over the road – at least you can get ones with brown bread though

Goin’ the shops to buy bits lad – puttin’ them in ya bag with the receipt & carryin’ it on ya shoulders – no bag for 5 p thanks I’m tryna save every penny & help the environment

Part of me embraces this world

Part of me hates it

Perhaps it’s not so bad

But it can be a lot better

But being annoyed, frustrated & havin’ an edge about you can be something to embrace too

Sometimes I weirdly enjoy it

And it keeps me on my toes

I need more of this sometimes

I defo enjoy bein’ so punk

Punk – it’s broader than you think

Keepin’ it punk mate