WE are society

Brick rich but money poor,
That's society's way,
"Save your money and buy a house"
"To the banks you go!" They say.

But what of those who haven't?
Or those who still have not?
For rent is very high right now,
No money left in the pot.

"Keep up with Jones"
"Do better than Smith"
Cos that's what they want you to do,
Commit your life for 30 years,
"That's what you want, don't you?"

But what of those who sleep on streets?
Or those without a roof?
For nobody is helping them,
They just walk past quite prude.

These people are PEOPLE!
We are ALL made the same,
Black or white or boy or girl,
All that changes is a name!

Society has worsened,
Name calling is not enough,
Killing children for a selfish belief,
Or blowing people up on a bus.

This world we live in,
Is cruel and hard,
The good need to stand up,
TOGETHER WE CAN BEAT THIS PLAGUE,
and those we beat, LOCK UP!!

Us as people,
As good and true,
Should make one difference today,
It doesn't matter how small or large,
We can fight for a better day.

We need to work together,
And put our differences aside,
Or you can go and buy a house,
And forever in it you'll hide.