The Pawn Shop

by Dontae T. Muse


I find myself at this spot one more time
Once more after the last time I said no more times
Once more I see no glad but sad in line
Once more I’ll sell anything
Even if it’s not mine
My table, my C.D.’s , my silverware
My cable, my TV’s, my living room chairs
I’ll sell anything for a sizable donation
I’ll sell my wife’s jewels
And my kids’ playstation
I’ll bring you my radiator
And sell you my heat
I’ll walk on my hands and sell you my feet
And I’ll sleep on the floor
And sell my mattress and sheets
Mr. Pawn Shop man
For money for something to eat

I can’t stop myself and won’t let anyone stop me
For food for my family 
I will sell my body
I’ll seize the moon and sell you the night
I’ll steal a plane and sell you a flight
I’ll kidnap some boxers and sell you a fight
For some of that green paper
I’ll sell you my life
On the street I found some donuts
I’ll sell you a hole
If you’re too uptight
I could sell you a stroll
If you have no ambition
I could sell you a goal
Since I have nothing left
I could sell you my soul
The Pawn Shop man pulled out money
Licked his fingers
Popped his collar
And said for all that and your shoes
I’ll give you five dollars
 


The Pawn Shop by Dontae T. Muse

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