there was once a time
when i had value---
a worthy member
of society---
a respected entity;
but that was
when i was a young twig...
today i am seen as a dying
aged tree---a burden
stifling society---
a worthless stock,
leeching a monthly
survival stipen
intoxicant (SSI):
tomorrow, i will try to pawn
my "fortyyears of service"
watch.