My pocket is empty

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My pocket is empty, I don't know why,
was it the new ipod I bought last night?


My pocket is empty, so I reached a little deeper,
got a receipt from an expensive dinner.


My pocket is empty, I should not have given in,
to the plea of my niece's birthday gift last weekend.


My pocket is empty, so I checked my wallet,
there wasn't any bills, not even a cent.


My pocket is empty, I went to the ATM,
only to find out that that was a dead end.


My pocket is empty, so I'm working overtime tonight,
even if I get home way after midnight.


My pocket is empty, I am dying in shame,
can you please spare me some change?

Thanks to eyevasco for the burst of inspiration. I was having the same predicament as you.