A World of Plenty

Living in a world of plenty, 
There are millions without any

Of the things that life demands.
It's something I can't understand.

The only reason I can see
For this gross inequity,

Is the touch of Satan's hand,
On the heart of selfish man,

Breeding avarice and greed,
Robbing those in mortal need

Leaving destitute the many,
Starving in this world of plenty.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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