Game of wealth

It's a game of wealth,

how the riches circulate,

everyone wants to wash their hands,

in this flowing river of finance. 

It's ideal, if they come easy,

a bit difficult, when we are lazy,

use our body or race our mind,

to discover a loop, any lucky find.

Few were more fortunate, 

millions might lose in the process,

for, it never remains at one place,

changing locations, every moment. 

From ancient times, it was sought,

from divine blessings to cunning methods,

working hard to secure their assets,

sharing with families, or losing to outsiders.

Prosperity were desired,

even envied for its power,

so, we create mechanisms to control,

the revenues from this abundance. 

Taxes levied by the kings,

stolen or looted by barbarians,

also misled to be given away,

by unethical practices of merchants.

Now, it's under many governments,

using our income for their benefits, 

which would be invested in policies,

that may or may not affect our lives. 

So, it's a game of wealth, my friend,

no one is left untouched by it,

falling deeper in corruption and greed,

without providing reasons or logic.

It was much easier in older days,

limited transaction, smaller states,

every expenditure was accounted for,

and new demands, needed its rationale.