If
IF I died tomorrow –
I’d just be another defunct Debit Card
That was no longer valuable.
A monthly salary that no longer need be paid into the bank.
Gas and electricity could be ‘cut off’
Without dire consequences.
The telephone and broadband bill need not be paid
Due to the fact that I’m DEAD!”
And no longer need to be ‘put in touch’ with any of my contacts.
I could no longer be fined if I did not have a TV Licence . . .
Dead souls can’t watch TV!
The RAC would no longer need to come to my rescue . . .
They rescue ‘dead’ cars
NOT dead people.
I don’t think my ‘Home Start’ applies to dead bodies.
The contents of my house
Could be argued over by whoever. . .
Although I have made a Will.
The house could be sold at a profit;
Electrical appliance?
Well some things should be worth having –
TV, HI-FI., DVD etc.
The Fridge Freezer could be defrosted and sold.
Molly would be an orphan,
But she is registered with The Cats Protection League,
And would be looked after,
And found a new home.
Doubt if I’d be missed?
Just a number.
A Bank Account number.
A Direct Debit number.
A Debit Card Number.
A Credit Card Number.
Do you think the computers
Might miss my numbers?
Perhaps? . . .
Copyright © Lynn Partridge | Year Posted 2023
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