Proof of Life

I get a letter every year (First thought it was a goof) That if I want my pension checks, I have to send in proof That I’m still breathing; if I am, To prove it, I should mail Two photos and a form, which I Must forward without fail. The form has basic into; With my driver’s license scan, It won’t be quite enough. I’ll also need, as per their plan, A picture of myself in which I’m holding, so it’s clear, A newspaper which shows the current Day and month and year. There must be scammers who, From the deceased are on the take, But a photo with The Times Seems like an easy thing to fake. Still, I sent what they requested And I hope it will arrive So the Board of Education knows That I am still alive.