No Revenue but Good Spirits

I don’t want to "earn" your rewards,

I don’t think I deserve them,

Why am I any better

Than the other billions online?

Why aren’t they included

In the tenth cut off here or there,

What indulgence

Have I earned for your reverse tithe?

Please, I’m done accepting

These kinds of gifts,

Give them away to the larger public,

Let others enjoy the discounts,

Is my life really so bad

And is it really so obvious

That you all need to pity me

One percentage point off at a time?

Benjamin Nardolilli

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Ben Nardolilli is a scrivener and a theoretical MFA candidate at Long Island University. His work has appeared in Perigee Magazine, Door Is a Jar, The Delmarva Review, Red Fez, The Oklahoma Review, JMWW, Quail Bell Magazine, and Slab. Follow his publishing journey on Instagram @ssenjaminnardolilli.