Iniquus

As the poor souls of Burundi toil.
For a scant thirty-five cents each hour.
Their lives are in churning turmoil.
With an outlook bleak and dour.
Yet, the wealthy reap golden spoils.
To gild more Ivory Towers.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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