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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 3 - Advanced)
Topic: INSOUCIANT (06/02/16)
The Epidemic

I don’t care about anything, and nothing cares for me.
I wake to a day without worry. What do I owe this day?
It has given me nothing, and so I will choose to exist my way.
I sleep where I find a pillow, and stay for as long as they will let me.

They will share their food, because it is the right thing to do.
My child will benefit from their kindness too.
I don’t worry about working, because I have no bills.
I have no bills because I have no home, or power, or water.
I like my hair to be clean, so a little shampoo won’t be missed.
I can wear these clothes for days.

My little girl can play with the other kids, and bathe with them later, too.
Little kids like to play and get dirty anyway, so why worry.
I can always choose to wait until tomorrow.
It’s always there.

When all else fails, I can call my mom. She always gives in.
I confess, it was a little harder the last time, but I won in the end.
I don’t know why she gets so mad.
She worries all the time.

Not me, though. Life is too short to worry all the time.
Who wants to be caught up in the rat race of work and worry?
I always manage to get by, just living my life.
Who needs all that stress?

Yes, I’ll call mom. It’s about time I washed some clothes.
The thought of a warm shower and one of her hot meals works for me.
After all, she’ll want to see the baby. She’s due for a new toy.
I can stock up on some snacks and stuff too. Mom can just get more, later.

I guess I can put up with her fussing at me for a couple of hours.
She may even want the baby girl to stay with her for a while.
That would give me one less thing to worry about,

So I can do what I want.
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Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
06/14/16
Wow. This is powerful and broke my heart. It does seem to be an epidemic. Although you had a few minor punctuation errors (commas before and that weren't separating series or two sentences that could stand on their own and a missing question mark), it didn't distract from the intensity of the piece. I think you nailed the topic in a fresh and powerful way. It broke my heart because I can see the truth in it.
Francie Snell 
06/16/16
Perfect title. So sad that this is the mindset of many young people today with no sense of worth. Great job on this.
Francie Snell 
06/16/16
Congratulations Lisa on your win! Your entry really stands out in my mind. Thank you for sharing your gift.
Bonnie Bowden 
06/16/16
Congratulations, Lisa, on your highly commended entry in the Advanced category this week.

This story is sad but true.