1977

the rent

is raised. on my

one bedroom apartment

behind

the racetrack.

i wonder how

i'm going

to be able to handle

the fifteen

dollar increase.

going from 220 per month

to 235.

i get out my pen

and paper.

and go through my bills.

car payment,

gas,

electric.

water.

food,

insurance.

bar tabs

and cologne.

what can i cut back on?

do i really need

lights?

how much are candles

these days?