the millionaire

there used to be a television show
called
the millionaire,
the whole plot of the show
was how
a guy would go around
and anonymously
give out a million dollars
to someone who deserved it.
that seems like it would be
fun. but how would you choose.
who gets the dough, who is
deserving of such a gift.
will money make their lives
worse, will they waste it
as so many lottery winners
do, losing friends and family
in the greed driven process.
would you give it to the man
or woman on the corner everyday
with their cardboard sign,
or to someone sick and dying.
would you give it to a kid
wanting to go to college
without a parent to help them.
would you give it to anyone
who has already lived a life
of excess, living beyond their
means daily, accumulating bills
and insurmountable debt.
who gets a million dollars
these days, the church? with all
the shenanigans that go on there.
a hospital, orphans.
how do you know who will put
the money to good use, or abuse
it. you know that the money
won't change character, won't
make anyone more moral,
or caring. it won't change
a thing. so how do you find
someone good, who needs it.
is there anyone good anymore?
it might be a just one episode
if it was made today.
because maybe no one
would be found worthy.