Poverty People
Those living below a mystical figure
Are said to be caught in the poverty plight.
They, joined by many in sympathy,
Endeavour to gain a basic survival right.
The rich write cheques from their bank
For getting tickets to Opera, or travel afar
Those in poverty check at the food bank
To get a meal ticket which won't see them far.
The rich use email to call their investors, even at night,
So they can be knowing of their wealth.
Those in poverty, who can, via Parliament, stamp free, write
To Ministers of Welfare, Education and Health
People in poverty, and those in sympathy, protest using their hands,
mouths and feet against political fights,
Because for poverty people this has become their rite.
A N Watson
30 Sept 1998
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