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The rich die from accidental overdose

The poor, a drive-by shooting in the head

The rich partying till three a.m.

the poor just lying in the ditch

The rich have Hacienda retreats to recover

the poor walk to their AA clubs to meet

The rich eat hamburgs while drunk, and being filmed

the poor pick from dumpsters, leftover's of the rich

the rich have expensive lawyers

to buy their way out of trouble

the poor thrown in jail

adding to their struggles.

Ain't life a bitch!

Status and money cover

blemishes of the rich!

— Janice Pearce, Feb 21, 2008

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poewriter58

18 years 3 months ago

no need to say more

You've just summed it up very nicely it was since the beginning and I imagine it will always be so nice writing Janice Chrys
Janice Pearce

Janice Pearce

18 years 3 months ago

Chrys

Thank You Chrys! I tend to got for short and sweet!
themoonman

themoonman

18 years 3 months ago

Hi Janice...

I gotta go with these guys...you got it on paper...isn't it messed up the way the media are all over the poor rich folks. thanks for posting...
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gwizardstar

18 years 3 months ago

Love it

Oooh you rebel.hehee , I love this poem there aint nothing better than someone getting real amotional with their words.Not having two pennines to rub together myself I shall stick this poem in my head.A brilliant poem 10/10.-Paul.
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LadyTheresa

56 years 5 months ago

Sweet!!!

Very much to the point with this one Janice! I likes!! LadyT
Janice Pearce

Janice Pearce

18 years 1 month ago

Lady T

Thanks for your comment, I just feel injustices so deeply I had to get it off my chest wasn't out to make a great poem of it, but I felt better after I put it down on paper!
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LadyTheresa

56 years 5 months ago

Thats

all part of this dance my girl! Carry on!!! Smiles to you!! Theresa