“With Lean Leniency by Stewart Stafford

Office handshakes and smiles,
''Coffee or tea? Have a seat!
Now, how can we help you?''
Hmm, now the cuff clicks.

Clemency, a non-rider in a hunt,
Cuckoo in power's tower eyrie,
Financial fingers punch down,
Then coldly count the money.

Victimless crime, perp's bounty,
Assailants with a whiff of coin,
Left for dead, dripping liquidity,
Drain death. Good mourning, sir.

© Stewart Stafford, 2022. All rights reserved”