"What are these?" Death asked the man in the sawmill.

"These? They're #planks in the political platform of that candidate who's the apostle of the billionaires."

"I see," said Death. "Well I have to ask: do you know how to /build/ a platform?"

"... Not really."

"Then let me help you. It should have the form of a narrow bed with walls. It should also have a lid. When the candidate comes to collect it, have him lie in it. Then put on the lid. I'll take care of the rest."

#wss366 #microfiction