Beggars Cannot Be Choosers

Beggars cannot be choosers is what “they” say We do not choose to beg A life of desperation has made me us this way Big money can be seen everyday the devouring envy of riches and prosperity that feels so very far away... “They” say it's our choices that make us a success “they” look down upon those whom are visibly distressed “you can choose to be successful!” “But you cannot manage your stress!” “They” blame the poor for not wanting to be more The poor did not become chosen to become completely ignored The “right man” for the job Always seems to be chosen before illusions of employment becomes completely frozen Mere pawns in a great game of chess played by great powerful hands of financial success We fall like chess pieces Economic cannon fodder Cannon fodder that can never rest We gather up our belongings to count what we own We try to count our blessings But yet it's hard not to feel owned Beggars cannot be choosers So I have always been told but yet I beg of freedom before I have become too old Trying to count my blessings to get me through another day neither did I beg or choose But such as life, For it made me this way....