David Mchattie Poet Rhyme

My Government Tis of Thee

If Death in time should somehow find
    I'm running just a little late.
I just realized to my great surprise...
    I have an expiration date.

I pace the floor with Death at my door
    With no out that I can see.
But I've thought it through, I have things to do
    Before I embrace immortality.

With one last breath, I entreat with Death
    If I might linger just another day.
I have family and friends... to make amends
    And a bookie yet to pay.

But Death will brook no tardiness
    As they seem somewhat understaffed.
So I accept this judgement
    Knowing well my Government
    Will have one less soul to shaft.

                    The End

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Panagiota Romios June 26, 2021 at 7:11 AM We will be charged for Breathing next! I am not being funny. I like the song TAXMAN by the Beatles. GREAT POEM, DAVID

Gershon Wolf June 22, 2021 at 7:53 PM Ha, ha! They'll bleed you posthumously with a new Death Tax... Never fear. :) gw

L Milton Hankins June 17, 2021 at 6:15 PM Oh, how I love this one. A FAVE for me, David. Flowing along to a fantastic ending. (grin) But, unfortunately, Lindsay is right. Our federal debts will accrue to our estates and our beneficiaries. David Mchattie June 19, 2021 at 4:24 PM In Canada... we are spending billions to refit our Parliament. It's only fitting that our grandchildren have a nice place to discuss how they are going to repay all the money we've spent. Stay well.

Lindsay Laurie June 17, 2021 at 4:51 PM Hello David … we continue to bleed money to the government after our demise. They won’t allow us to rest in peace - thanks David - Lindsay David Mchattie June 19, 2021 at 4:22 PM I forgot about that. A Death tax seems so 12th century. You pay taxes all your life and in the end... the Government decides what's left is theirs. Incredible. Have a great day.