"I’m short of money; I’m down on my luck,
I’m trying to make a living, I’m trying to
Make a buck.
Don’t have any prospects or a place to go,
My chances of finding a job is mighty low.
Nothing in this crazy mixed up life of mine,
Seems to go right, I’m short of money,
And my budget is tight.
I lost all my money on ponies that start out
Slow, and cross the finish line limp and
Lame I lose every bet no matter the game.
In never seem to know when to hold or fold my cards,
Again, I lose all my bets and never beat the odds.
Should I sing or hum a song the melody is flat
And out of tune. The lyrics all wrong and out of sync,
As I sit here and wonder if lady luck will ever
Give me a wink?
The pieces of this giant jig saw puzzle I call my
Life never seem to form a perfect fit, as do
The broken parts, bits and pieces in my wooden
Airplane kit.
When I work on a crossword puzzle the boxes always
Remain empty and blank, just like my checkbook
Balance at the local bank.
So, please excuse me if I should sound bitter
And a bit of a crank, just this morning
When I tried to start my car, there was no fuel
In the tank."
Joseph P. Martino has authored over 165 quotes and poems. He was born 9-17-37 in Staten Island, NY, spent his Army tour in Korea, and then served as a New York State Peace Officer for 32 years. He has developed many innovations which include safety and fire prevention devices, suggestions on how to reduce teen violence and medical and prescription reform, etc.
Johnny Carson played with his patented practice baseball bat on the show. Two pro baseball teams experimented with his practice bats and a pro football team used his ankle exerciser. athletic teams use his motivational quotations.
Martino played army and semi-pro baseball, along with other sports. He and his inventions have been featured in Associated Press and Sports Illustrated. He has traveled to over 45 countries. His quotes and poems are published worldwide.
