by Lize-Leandra Ehlers | |
Published on: May 2, 2007 | |
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Type: Poetry | |
https://www.tigweb.org/express/panorama/article.html?ContentID=12967 | |
The eradication of poverty starts with a definition No misunderstanding, No misinterpretation Reality, just listen, there dies another little one. Poverty is not: “Meme, outere 50 sent?" It is not chosen It is not self-inflicted. Plastered are the streets with marginalized, Clueless inhabitants who seek less misery In groups they identify as ill - wisdomed wanderers I reiterate: The rich are rich because they are enabled with education And plans The poor are poor because, their options are misery and death Wealth versus Worthlessness Rich versus Rags Passed capacity filled stomachs versus hunger pains Immeasurable unfairness Poor is the little girl, sitting on the third world earth Respiring at the second pre death rate, the photographer 1 meter away, Knowing death is her only option, The neighbouring vulture smelling her stink Her ribs piercing out my vision Lord hear us As I pray, In concern, poverty, cruel poverty Bless the skies with water to rain us fruitful Bless the ground with nutrients to bear production Bless the people with essence to care and share with their neighbours It is the only answer. « return. |