Minimum Wage

May 8, 2014

I made a fortune today

at the diner.

Bill gave me ten hours

and let me keep my tips.

He said I showed promise

of being hostess one day.

I feel proud but my feet hurt.

I’m doing what they say but

how do I reach the American Dream

if I never sleep?

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