Economic Crisis - Finding a Way

(07/21/11)

They asked: who do we turn to
When the politicians no longer care?
And the word  change is flying in the air.
Every country, every island, every nation
Is feeling this devastation.
Only 10% of the world-are well to do
But they’ve forgotten about me and you.

90% of the world population
Are the only ones who care
But the other 10% their power and wealth 
They do not want to share.

No one wants their countries torn apart
They love it - soul and heart.
They are tired of being the victims
In this unjust world, and it affects
Every person- down to our boys and girls.

We know the politicians can not
help every one in distress
But stop lining your pockets
Give it a rest.

All the public wants is a fair share
Give them that - show them you care.
If the public was to stop buying
For a day or a week
The ripple affect would reach its peak.

Unfortunately this will affect the small people
Who are trying to earn a living.
They know this, and that’s the reason 
They’re not giving.
What is the solution to this world crisis
I can not say- but billions of minds
working together - they can find a way.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 7/22/2011 8:02:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Louis. Keep that pen flowing and keep sharing your excellent poetry with the world. Wishing you a wonderful weekend and may it bring you added inspiration as it sails along. Love, Carol
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