Just a shout at the rich for loving money more than people.

I had rather,
Lay my head here
On this pile of dirt,
Than to,
Rest it on a plush pillow
That was
Stolen from a bum
On the street
Who can’t
Afford to eat today.
Where are you,
America?
Making your
Millions into billions.
Yea, I see,
That smile on your face,
While day after day
Those that die around you
Are of your own race.
What did you say?
“Buckle those boot straps boy.”
Work for your money,
You know that’s funny,
Our economy is array
And all you can say
Is tough shit.
I have a hypothesis
And it goes like this.
Dwindle your billions
Down to millions,
By helping other people.
Ludicrous huh!
The rich of America
Finds more pride
In their money
Than helping other people.
YOU could have an
ASTONISHING IMPACT
But YOU WONT DO IT!

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Comments (5)
  • ashleycollier on Dec 9, 2008

    You hit the nail on the head, I am English and we have the same problem in England. Everyone is looking out for themselvs, no one cares about helping the less fortuinate, but that’s society today- no morals

  • Alicia Wind on Dec 9, 2008

    It was powerful right with deep meaning in it. It sent a meaningful cause…

    Loved it…

  • mary on May 25, 2010

    so very true

  • ShadowPsychos on Jun 17, 2010

    very true. it annoys me on charity things when famous people do things for money one day a year…theyve got enough money to give n yet we are expected to when weve got nothing ourselves…only we are the ones that want to give money…its all good for them to have 5 cars and a mansion while people starve:( great piece

  • heidiefernandez on Jul 16, 2010

    Truth in your poetry my friend!!!

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