Sense Sonnet - Acher

Irony He Wrote

July 4th, the Declaration
Of Independence became fact,
Written by Thomas Jefferson,
Perhaps 'twas his most famous act.
July 4th, 50 years hence - fate
Chose that date - Jefferson to die
At Monticello, his estate.
He died quite deep in debt, and why?
Cuz he spent money lavishly,
And was not very skilled at biz.
He even tried a lottery,
But that and other schemes did fizz.

Jefferson's daughter had to sell
Monticello and slaves as well.