Prosperity

Prosperity, vagabond,
Pickpocket of poor and old
Predator of oil and gold
Jewels, cash, land, or blondes.

When Prosperity pulls stakes,
Abandonment marks its wake 
Jobs and places disappeared
Prosperity robbed and sneered.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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July 12, 2021 at 3:34 AM
Beautiful creation. Congratulations!
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