Rich and Poor

 

George Peterson has written this poignant poem showing the stark comparison between the ‘war’ of everyday struggles and, for some, the ‘war’ to simply survive each day.

 

One man’s greed another man’s life One man’s lust another man’s life

 

Political enemies

neighbouring enemies

War of words

war of steel

 

One Country’s profit

One Country’s loss

One Country’s wealth

One Country’s poverty

 

Life can seem stressful

life can be threatening

Thousands of miles apart

but together as one inside our hearts

 

George Peterson