the pile of mail
growing on the counter
is easier to manage
when i stop caring
and just toss them
out at a glance—

debt consolidation loan?
nah, i’m good with what i already owe.

donate to your charity?
sorry, i need the money for my debt.

so-and-so running for office?
who cares…you’re all crooks.

lower mortgage rates?
my current mortgage will already outlive me.

envelope full of coupons?
I don’t buy any of this crap anyway.

90% off a newspaper subscription?
wouldn’t pay for your lies, even at a discount.

another streaming tv service?
i’ve lost count of how many i have.

mortgage payment past due?
i hope there’s a credit card offer in this pile.

insurance coverage expired?
okay people, no one is allowed to get sick for a while.

with the counter now clear
and ready to receive
today’s mail from strangers
who want my money.