Healthcare

It's only for the rich
you don't qualify
the prevailing attitude
be better if you died

getting to be priceless
more precious than gold
without your share
one might not be growing old

hardworking people cry for help
sadly no one hears their voice
between food and medicine
they are forced to make a choice

makes one wonder
hardly does this seem fair
in this great country
one cannot afford health care
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Armstrong Avatar
December 19, 2009 at 8:52 PM
I feel for you Ron, Im canadian and up here we get healthcare. I am not wealthy by any stretch of the imagination and people should have basic needs cared for. Good write.
Fletcher Avatar
December 19, 2009 at 6:05 PM
It is sad isnt it? Wonderful poem. Truthful :)
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