Thumbs

The rich get the cake,
The poor get the crumbs,
Hungry children sleep,
Sucking their thumbs.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Volumes Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 1:02 AM
Maybe "let them eat cake" Well said my friend.
Bauer Avatar
August 14, 2023 at 1:20 PM
Wow! You’ve said so much in just 4 short lines, Terry! Love the rhyme…
Ireland Avatar
August 25, 2023 at 6:19 AM
Thanks ilene - sometimes less is more.
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