Fair Share

Pierre was a billionaire living in BelAir A most successful concessionaire Handsomely suave and debonair Loved reading excerpts from Voltaire Played for hours games of solitaire His favourite lair was in a cozy wingback chair Savouring his Earl Grey with chocolate éclair Loved to travel just about anywhere His wife accused him of having an affair With a stewardess high in the air Turned out it was she dating a commissionaire Though every night she said a little prayer She got caught with her derrière in midair Quite unaware of her disheveled hair And how deep she fell in her own snare Totally no panache or an ounce of flair She thought life to her had been unfair Since Pierre’s money she’d not get a share It would all be left to an heir One whose loyalty did not compare Pierre’s cuddly pet, his rare mohair bear On this fine day I do declare Liars and cheaters do beware Play your games if you dare But if I have my way I swear You’ll inherit only your fair share of despair AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Submitted on March 3, 2019 for contest MAKE ME ACTUALLY LOL 2 sponsored by NINA PARMENTER Originally posted on March 1, 2018