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Fortunate Ones

We have: Shelter to keep us safe Protect us from the elements And some of the human race! Clean running water with just a turn Food at our fingertips Education for all to learn Many forms of transport Shoes on our feet, clothes on our back People to help us if under attack Doctors,hospitals, medicines when we need All the comforts and pleasures of life Freedom guaranteed Others are not so lucky They struggle to survive Just to have the basics To keep them alive Such unfairness and hardship To sustain and just be Life so unjust How lucky are we …..

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