Joanna Daniel Poet Quatrain

Rich Man Vs Poor Man

The poor man on the street
With threadbare dress and blistered feet 
'Tis his slogan, he howls,
"I feel hungry, my stomach growls."

The rich man sits to eat
With silken dress and stockinged feet
Tells after his plateful,
"I'm not hungry, my stomach's full."

The poor man sits and begs
For some leftover food and dregs
In his poor broken bowls,
"I feel hungry, my stomach growls."

The rich man's enjoying,
He's had his three course meal full swing,
Says, "I've had plentiful,
I'm not hungry, my stomach's full."

He'll never understand
(He's not hungry, his stomach's crammed)
Why that poor weak man yowls,
"I feel hungry, my stomach growls."


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19.11.16

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Paloma P November 23, 2016 at 10:09 AM At a most apropos time, when most of us will be overly-feasting and stuffing our faces to the gills, this really hits home Jo.

Supraja Kannan November 22, 2016 at 3:54 AM A very deep poem...Sad but thought provoking... Need to find the right way to end poverty and hunger ...well said

Chris Green November 21, 2016 at 9:17 AM Your poem is wonderfully written but so sad in its message as well as so true. If only those more fortunate would consider those less fortunate once in a while things might be better all around. Really nicely done Jo.

Andrea Dietrich November 20, 2016 at 9:02 PM yes, he will never understand, and I will never understand my country and how it supports policies that tax the poor and take taxes OFF the rich. OH MY. Sorry, I should not wax political on here. I enjoyed this one a lot.

Afolabi Muideen November 20, 2016 at 7:12 PM You have penned a great poem, my friend. I hope your gem could reach the rich so that they know some are in extreme poverty. they need help. Excellent...............A.M.

Nette Onclaud November 20, 2016 at 3:19 PM the craving for materialism can never be satisfied... a signicant write, jo..huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen November 20, 2016 at 2:24 PM - Painful differences between rich and poor, great written Jo - So true your words at the last verse (7) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner November 20, 2016 at 9:11 AM Blessed are the merciful for they will shown mercy:)