All Things Being Equal
All things being equal... all things are not
Some are fortunate while some get forgot
There's no equality in the scheme of things
It doesn't seem right, some feel the sting
The pangs of hunger, the feeling of despair
We have plenty, they've nothing to wear
My heart laments at this grave injustice
How do we help the needy, the helpless
These poor lost souls, they suffer so much
While we have plenty within our touch
Can someone please tell me why this is so
Why can't everyone share in the glow
The glow of a life, of gladness and joy
Instead of the sadness of young girls and boys
Perhaps some time in the days up ahead
We'll all know joy and equality instead!
© Jack Ellison 2013
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