little furlough

little furlough lies in wait
unsure what tomorrow's rising sun will bring
so many uncertainties, who can we trust
in these dire times

he's saved up for years
gone halfsies on so many meals
but is it enough?
in these dire times

there's tweed and leather
there's wool galore!
waistcoasts and breeches
and stockings fourscore!

with no work to do, there's so much time
to stay at home and shop online
but you don't have to be a mathematician to see
all spend and no wage equals no money

"no worries" he says as he clicks 'buy now'
"it's not even a problem, i'll tell you how"
then he stands up for all to see
outstretches his arms quite fearlessly
"i've got a joint card", he cried to the crowd
that look on his face, you'd know he was proud.

there's buckles and frocks
there's tricornes a plenty!
feathers and canes
and tunics, oh luxury!

wait, what's that operator?
you say the deal is over?
no no no, give me that online discount
please, you have to understand, it's my savings account!!

when all's said and done
little furlough got what he wanted
when he walks down the street
there's not a head left unturned.
but his pennies are wasted
partisan gridlock's got no end in site
he'll be cursing his fancy tastes
within a fortnight