The Question
What kind of people are we?
Veterans sleeping and begging on the street
Children without enough food to eat
Elders unable to pay for the heat
What kind of people are we?
We build stadiums where heroes play games
Casting big shadows to cover forgotten names
But nothing is done to address the anger and shame
What kind of people are we?
We just disregard all the damage we cause
We worship the grim reaper, denying his flaws
We’re starring in Mouseland, grasping at straws
What kind of people are we?
Someday we will answer, or maybe our children will
For turning away from our friends and relations in need
But rest assured an answer will be demanded
What kind of people are we?
Copyright © Kevin Cummings | Year Posted 2017
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