Mary Anne Abdo

Retirement Is Not So Golden

https://edgeofhumanity.com/2022/12/10/retirement-is-not-so-golden/

Many thanks to The Edge of Humanity Magazine for publishing this poem today.

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Mary Anne Abdo is an author, poet and photographer. She graduated magna cum laude from Luzerne County Community College with a degree in Human Services. With a background in freelance journalism; she uses her poetry as a source of creative expression, which reflects on many facets of what it means to be a human being living in these modern times. Her self-published poetry book, "Fractured Lollipop Poems of Brokenness Healing and Hope is now on Amazon Mary Anne has a passion for art, culture and literature. Her work has been featured in The Edge of Humanity Magazine,Mind and Matters Magazine, Moonstone Press,Grit and Grace Magazine, Orenaug Mountain Publishing,Pennsylvania Bards,Local Gems Press,The Avocet, Calla Press,Scranton Poets Live, and Studio B's annual poetry anthology. Mary Anne placed second for her photography and short story submission in the Museum of Family Prayer's 2022 Mary Garden contest. She has also collaborated on several children's book, Creative Gems Volumes 2&3, and has been featured internationally in Bindweed Magazine's seasonal anthology.Her work has been archived through the National Library of Ireland courtesy of Bindweed Magazine. She has appeared on the local talk show PA Live, The B Inspired podcast Eat the Storms Podcast and several stage appearances. Her first children's book, Pumpkin The Cat Who Plays With Words is now on Amazon. You may check out her work on: Facebook: Mary Anne Abdo/Poet/Author WordPress: https://bluestainedglass.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryanne.abdo/ YouTube: @maryanneabdobluestainedglasspoetry64 TikTok: @mary.anne197 Linkedin: Maryanne Abdo On these sites you will find her current projects in photography, video and various forms of canvas art. Mary Anne resides in Scranton Pennsylvania..

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    • Thank you. It is based on a recent newspaper article, of a Montana couple forced to see their home. Due to rising houses costs and inflation in general. The photograph attached to the article showed the man along side of his truck with his bull dog in the front seat. This just broke my heart.

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      • Yes, it is. In a country where there is much money being wasted on nonsense and there is so much wealth. This should not be happening to anyone who is in need. I am grateful, though, for charitable organizations and citizens who try to help those in need all year long. Sorry if I stand my soap box over this issue. But the divide between the uber rich and the marginalized is getting worse. Sadje, thank you for listening. Have a wonderful Sunday.

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