friends with benefits

on their
way to jail
you see the governor
and his
wife smiling,
surrounded by
the sharks.
they look shiny
like coins in
the sun.
it was fun
while it lasted.
but they don't
seem bothered
by the verdict,
by the prospect of
trading in their
Gucci clothes
for cotton stripes.
they look into
the cameras
and give a wide
broad smile
as if they are still
in office,
welcoming any gift
you can give
them out of the goodness
of your heart.