never enough

the salesman
knows everyone. shakes
hands
has a smile
and quick word
and laugh
with all.
he's working the crowd.
selling.
selling.
selling.
it's the bottom line.
the tally
at the end of the day,
the year.
life.
how much do I have
now,
he whispers
to his accountant,
not enough
is the answer,
not enough.