By Shamik Banerjee
THE GREATEST WEALTH*
Tonight, I'll bag up everything,
From spatula and stethoscope
To water pump and diamond ring!
The doc is filthy rich, I hope.
I'm in. Three shots of rum will ease
My mission. Damn! The house is great.
All packed! Dear doc, I wish you peace
(And sorry for your sorry fate).
How sweet the AC's icy air.
"Sleep is the greatest wealth," mom said.
So let me shun this earthly care
And take a blissful nap instead.
AC – Airconditioner
*Written in response to an article from The Times Of India, Thief Breaks Into House In Lucknow, Dozes Off With AC On
Shamik Banerjee resides in Assam with his parents. Some of his recent works will appear in York Literary Review, Willow Review, Thimble Lit and Modern Reformation — to name a few.
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