In the Land of Opportunity
Entitlement reared her pretty head
Without a backstop to plain bad luck
Social Security's safety net was spread
Next came the 'War on Poverty'
Food Stamps and ADC
It might have staved off hunger for a bit
But dependency was galvanized, and (yes), obesity
Today there is unprecedented help
for anyone who will only yelp
Free computer classes, GED, ESL too
Guaranteed Job Training programs in high schools
and community colleges, Yahoo!
Yet the percentage of those working has gone down
and dropping most free classes reigns supreme
Seems that 'giving away the farm'
won't bring back the American Dream
It's only one man's unscientific perception ~
but 'teaching a man to fish' still passes inspection
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ADC = Aid to Dependent Children
GED = General Education Diploma (Equivalent to High School Diploma)
ESL = English as a Second Language (for immigrants and their children)
Friends “made in heaven”
Here we all gather
With the blessings of our father
On this After Death Communication board
Where all share grief and discord
We cannot hold each other hands
Yet we all take the stand
In being loving and supporting
Like members of a big band
We cry, we laugh, we love, and pray
Understanding grief is here to stay
We understand words of comfort
We understand we will not be led astray
So, whenever you feeling gloomy and sad
And grieving the loss of a loved one
Search,.. After Death Communications Prayer Wave A place where support and love is done.
Written by Mintra J Mankasingh May7/10
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