The Laconic Landlady in frustration mode

Dear Residents,

I know you think that landlords are rich, understanding, and patient. I know that you don't think twice about the water bill, public electricity, public gas, washer and dryers and snow removal costs. We know you don't think about our children tucked into thier beds at night, our grocery money and our own homes that have a hundred unending problems. It's real. And when you don't pay your rent, we can't pay anything. Call us we'll help you with problems in your apartments, call us we'll help you hang a large picture on the wall. But , please, don't call us and tell us your mother is a liar, your husband didn't get paid yet---as the delivery guy is bringing in your new plasma t.v. and please don't owe us rent and call us that you're locked out. Stop buying things and start putting your home number one. We are people, we are mother's, father's, sister's, cousin's. We have bills of our own.

The Laconic Landlady Part 1

Twas the month after Christmas and all through the town
All of the renters were walking around with a frown
I bought all kinds of stuff for friends and family
Now I dont have enough for my rent and utilities
Yet the landlord is just a person making thier way through life
A son and a daughter and a dutiful wife
They have bills to pay too including a mortgage

So when you find yourself looking to go on a splurge
Do all of us landlords a favor......pay your rent first!