MEET THE TAX MAN

A devious insurance man named 
Max, became a billionaire,
Many moons ago, was only known 
As a millionaire,
Now in express mode to become 
A trillionaire,
An innocuous looking man knocked
On this billionaire’s
Door, said he was a Tax Officer who 
Dealt with non-payment of taxes,
Being a bit of a nerd, the rich man
Immediately collapses,
The taxman asked, do you know 
Why I’m here,
No, but it is to do with 
My money I fear,
Seems you don’t understand,
Take my advice, stop thinking of 
It as your money, it is now ours.
For on your tax returns we have
Spent months days and hours.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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May Avatar
February 9, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Lol, the rich hardly pay taxes, but it's good when the tax man takes what is due
Bell Avatar
November 7, 2024 at 12:28 PM
I've never met anyone who's told me they're a taxman, I wonder why that is. Mind you, I'd be asking for the dodges.
Faulkner Avatar
May 6, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Oh yes the tax man will take what is his and what is his is whatever he says is his! Makes me glad I'm not a billionaire~
Lawrence Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 7:37 AM
Love your humor and creative mind dear Jennifer ! Thank you for your recent visit to my poem. I finally was able to return and post a new one. It’s been so long and I’ve missed all of you. Life has been beyond busy. It’s just a pleasure to return here to this beautiful community. Big big hugs and all good thoughts to you. Susan :)
Dietrich Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Haha. Great ending Jennifer.
Buhagiar Avatar
April 25, 2024 at 11:26 PM
So easy to deceive people to become rich and then die, leaving everything behind him. Too many such fools around.
Baker Avatar
April 25, 2024 at 3:15 PM
A funny tragedy poem, intriguing, Jen. I like it! Everyone has to pay their share to make it fair. IMHO lol Have a great week! Bill
George Avatar
April 25, 2024 at 9:20 AM
The tax man has come straight to his point. Again there is no room for argument or pleading. Tax collectors are a threat to millionaires. An interesting poem with a serious content, but dealt in a light hearted manner. Enjoyed reading it.
Lamoureux Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Oh my, that is indeed a predicament. I like your sense of humour.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 23, 2024 at 5:03 PM
For sure! The insurance man needs to get it straight!
Kendrick Avatar
April 23, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Good one. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing the humor. soupmail. Sara K
Poet Avatar
April 23, 2024 at 12:20 PM
I value the cleverness and underlying message in this piece. The poem provides a savvy and hysterical take on the intricate relationship among assets, authority, and taxation. The tale skillfully highlights the predatory practices of financial companies through a shrewdly crafted chart involving a cunning tax auditor and a wealthy man
Andresen Avatar
April 23, 2024 at 11:56 AM
- You have let the cat out of the bag with this poem, dear Jenny :))) - hugs
Allison Avatar
April 23, 2024 at 11:47 AM
I love the humour here Jennifer, would love for it to be true! hugs Jan xx
One Avatar
April 23, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Hello my friend, I love the humour and underlying message here.. It presents a witty and satirical take on the dynamics of wealth, power, and taxation. Through a clever narrative involving a devious tax officer and a billionaire named Max and highlights the absurdity and sometimes predatory nature of financial systems.
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