What does it say about a society that takes from those least able to give,
And gives more to those that have more than they need to live.
What does it say about a society that ensures those that are worse off,
Are barely able to obtain food and shelter – not even three meals and a small loft.
What does it say about a society that endorses greed.
And never mitigates lack for those without and in need.
What does it say about a society where there is violence in the home,
Yet the cause is never sought, and more and more people end up alone?
What does it say about a society that helps the weak and disabled,
Only because international treaties to ensure it have been tabled.
What does it say about a society that discards its infirm aged,
To be cared for in an environment that is clinical and securely caged.
What does it say about a society where the poor, sick and weak,
Are relegated to live without the ability to have others hear them speak.
What does it say about a society where theoretically, freedom knows no bounds,
Yet the limitations on freedom continue to expand as new fears are found.
What does it say about a society that races everyone,
To compete for the ability to live, then erases those that have not won.
What does it say about a society with so very few at the top,
That enshrines all underneath them to work tirelessly until they drop.
What does it say about a society that believes we are all oppressed,
And just perpetuates that, and continues to accept less?
What do you say about a society such as this?
You must have an opinion; it is the one in which you exist.
Anne T Mortem©
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