A tax on being air tight!

Politicians have only
just discovered that
voters are human,
and that we all
breathe in air.
Hence as of the
next financial year
there will be a
tax levy on the use of air,
also the ground we walk on,
and a flying levy for
those who use air
for transport,
As for blowing one’s air
only a fine will occur
which will end up
in their coffers anyway.
Less is more in this case
so save and die choking.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Altho this poem is nicely sarcastic & extensively detailed to good effect, there's a hidden irony served up with your obvious satire. AIR is the commodity that's been pretty much attacked during this past year, the act of breathing having been distorted to such a degree (I still have never worn a face mask -- I would rather be alone in the wilderness than to do what's needed in public these days!) . . . it's as if COVID is the one sucking the life out of our air & politicians just love to jump on a trend & exploit it (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[andrew mitchell]

It is ironic that some will lose life and others will profit from it. Thanks Margie.