The poor get poorer
And it appears so by design
While the rich become richer
Via white collar crime.
They live on the hog!
Oh, they live very well
And this is economic prudence
I hear some tell.
It requires very little
To pay political technocrats
Compared to the public servants
And this is the fact.
Back breaking work
In the hot broiling sun
And those in air condition offices
Having fun.
Those at the top
Are paid handsome salaries
Since to pay those at the bottom
Is harsher on the treasury.
It is easier it seems
To pay the experts a lot
While a few crumbs must satisfy
Those at the lowest spot.
The top rungs complain
Their salary is not enough,
That given their expected lifestyle
They are finding it tough.
Pretending to work hard
But hardly working
And drawing wads of dollars
For basically shirking.
It is far fewer of them
So, they should be given more
Compared to that broad base
That we call the poor.
No principle, I say,
And what a travesty
That those on the topmost rungs
Can rape the treasury!
After all, it is clear
That they call the shots
Determining their high salaries
And those of the poor lot.
Yes, a mere pittance
Is accorded the poor
With the oft repeated promise
Someday they’ll get more.
None to fight their cause?
None who understand?
What a travesty, I must say!
What a horrible plan!
Stewart Russell © February 15, 2024
