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Shattered dreams and promises that they cannot keep, Many mouths to feed and tears as their children begin to weep. To say that it leads to stress would be putting it mildly, As the society suffers with them as they face their plight boldly. Where are those who should listen as they cry out in pain? Who will help them rise as they struggle with guilt and shame? This is a monster that wreaks havoc on the masses, And believe it or not it is not only among the lower classes. But while they will get a helping hand when they fall, The poor are left to wallow in self pity without help nonetall. The toll of hungry days and sleepless nights lead to frustration, As they rise to face another day of their unbearable situation. Stress and more stress as they think of what will happen tomorrow, And without a trace of hope they carry on with a heart filled with sorrow. How can men, women and children who face these circumstances survive? Without an income there is no way forward for them to grow and thrive. And our society suffers just the same as spending decreases all round, But at every corner they live in hope that a way can be found. And when the bills reach the ceiling and it affects their self esteem, They wish this was not their reality but just another awful dream. With no way out and mounting pressure they turn to crime and violence, Not caring much or even thinking about what will be the consequence. Bills must be paid and food must eat and the children must go to school, But it is a pity such a pity that this was their solution instead of a tool. Get a piece of land and do some farming but crime is never the answer, Become masters of your own destiny as together we fight this monster. It is easy for me to say when I have no clue of what they go through, And I wish oh I wish that I could make a difference for you. The shame and low self esteem that come from loss of income, Will make anyone’s mind blank and their fingers numb. There is such deep sadness in their eyes as there is no form of enjoyment, But let us find a way to rise above as together we tackle unemployment.
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