Lawrence S. Pertillar - Generational Theft

They talk about 'their' principles.
'Their' values,
Standards!
And 'their' land.

They talk about 'their' rights.
'Their' rules and restrictions.
And who is not correct in etiquette!
With 'proper' social grace...
That makes them uptight!

They talk about themselves,
And 'their' interests...
That has led others on the brink,
Of a global blight!

But nothing has been mentioned,
Of the spread of this disease...
That has blinded them,
Of a consciousness with sight!

And 'their' way of life,
Has caused severe harm to humanity!
That has created an economic devastation.
Keeping them in fear.
And awake at night!

And...
They campaign,
To lay the blame...
Upon others for 'their' shame!

Referring to 'their' own need,
To feed 'their' own greed that has bled them...
'Generational Theft'!
And yet...
They have planted these seeds!

Lawrence S. Pertillar

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