I Have Spent the Money Already

I Have Spent the Money Already

Now I am sixty, I refuse to wear purple.

There is white glitter paint

in my bathroom; silver stars adorn

the full length mirror while I enjoy

the power that comes from the shower.

I liberate my kitchen from junk mail offering

funeral plans, retirement homes, mobility scooters,

subscriptions for Saga, all scored in bold black marker:

‘Not known at this address – return to sender.’

My children will be relieved to learn

they need not be concerned by any future tax.
I have spent the money already.