Inheritance
To your selfish, spendthrift posterity
bequeath them not so much as a penny.
Lavish it on yourself and extravagantly
then secretly file for bankruptcy.
And, if you’re really smart, pray fervently
your life is shortened prematurely –
why wait to die by hands that know no mercy?
Copyright © Maurice Rigoler | Year Posted 2025
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