We, the Undertakers

A satire - the Undertakers are all who profit from others' suffering.

We write this open letter

To affirm our support for the Government

People say things could be better

The media deplore and lament

They say that things are terrible

And that change needs to come quicker -

But we, the undertakers,

Politely beg to differ.

 

Business is at an all-time high

Recession’s a word we’ve never heard

Indeed, we’ve been forced - by demand - to buy

More land to use for graveyards

They say the economy is failing

They speak of long unemployment lines

But we, the undertakers

Think the economy’s just fine.

 

They say the roads are death-traps

And revenue discrepancies

Lead to Health Department budget cuts

Lowering life expectancy

They call for fresh Elections

They say the work you do is shoddy

But we, the undertakers

Will vote for you in a body.

 

But we like nothing better

Than when you go to war

We support you, no matter

What you are fighting for.

They say that you are Murderers,

That you should face a jury -

But we, the undertakers,

Just shrug, and sigh, and bury.

 

So, despite their demonstrations

And all that the waving placards are saying

We, and the necromancers

Really cannot complain.

So in appreciation, dear Minister

When the horse of life you must dismount,

We, the undertakers

Shall give a very good discount…

 

 

Reviews

[Short.Nerd]

Love it! You did a great job writing this!

[{A}shley {B}lack @-;-]

love the originality of this piece and the letter format is a great idea undertakers aren't often seen on a regular basis in poetry and after reading this I'm wondering why not?? this is an inspirational piece very well done

[SINDE]

SUPERB!!!! Alvin ,you are the harshest ever. You made my day bruh.

[M.Babu]

You are the cheekiest writer alive!! This is so fresh, current and fantastic you've sent waves of awesome running through my spine. You must tell me what inspired you to write such an amazing piece. You always manage to awe me with your work and yet again this is going into my favourites list. Awesome read man...you are hands down DAMN TALENTED! Don't you DARE stop writing!

[Maureen Mwaniki]

Hahahaha i like this!its smart,witty,very funny and realy does drive the point home!a great read!

[Drey Mitchell]

Very smart and realistic poem !

[HoorayForUnderdog]

Excellent. Your poem is clever, timely, and wickedly ON.