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What money really is

By Shelby R PerezPublished about a year ago • 1 min read

we work and spend

We borrow and lend

Till we have nothing but debt

To feel like we own what we get

But it’s just worthless things, in the end.

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Shelby R Perez

I am a college student and lover/writer of fiction and poetry, especially Fairytails and mythology. I am working to become a published author, using my love for myths and legends to reintroduce gods, spirits, demons and heroes.

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