"Frying of fish" (a week before payday & broke) [dohas]

Happy when food is present
grumpy when feeling famished
whether in king or peasant
bellies don't like to vanish

Frying of fish brings gladness
such a distinct aroma
lacking of funds brings sadness
such are the ways of karma

August is where the sun is
sitting atop the building
life is like sculpting pumice
happy when it proves yielding

Simple are human pleasures
yet they're no easy targets!
everyone dreams of treasures
everything ends in maggots

Patience is worth the trouble
poise is a lucky buddy
nothing in lieu of double?
wonderful roads are muddy