What If
I look at the future and worry
as shops shut down
because of the internet
as people lose jobs
because of advancing technology
as companies struggle
with the future loss of income
as countries struggle with lost tax
where will it end
will Governments that don't have money
stop paying benefits
will people without jobs fight to survive
Will the rich, use the weapons of the future
on gangs that steal to survive
will a world that's staving
become a battleground of people
Companies that think only of themselves
keep replacing people with technology
yet with every person that loses a job
that's one less taxpayer to support the country
That's one less consumer
that can afford products
that's one more mouth
dependant on your handout
Granted with advancing technology
you are creating more jobs
but what of the people that can't learn
what of the child, that's disabled
what of the adult
that's intellectually challenged
born to this planet we all have a right to life
our world needs a plan for all people
we need Governments,
that are not, just for the rich
that are not, just for the poor
that think of solutions for everyone
Governments that can think above the chaos
to make plans and solutions for everyone
they say Governments can't run companies
yet perhaps we should try and try again
working people pay tax
working people, keep your country healthy
working people have the money
to buy your companies products
Copyright © Bernard Barclay | Year Posted 2020
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