Sandra Martyres - The Oppressed

The have-nots world over are increasingly
Choosing the path of violence
To address their never ending woes
This is a very worrisome trend
In countries with teeming millions
Caught in the quagmire of poverty

Thanks to the regular oppression
Displacement and dispossession
Of the poorest of the poor
By the rich and privileged classes
Certain segments of the population
Even believe their lives are expendable

They are willing to join forces and
Are prepared to risk their lives through
Armed attacks or suicide bombings
Especially if they can take with them
Their well-heeled tormentors -truly
A case of sweet revenge worth dying for

Can the so-called educated classes
The backbone of most populous countries
Wish away these unfortunate multitudes
As an ugly blot on their social fabric
Not at all they have waited long enough
For basic social justice and they deserve it

Merely holding symposia on subjects
Like financial inclusion and human rights
Will not placate or help the affected people
Both the authorities and society in general
Need to take steps to tackle the disease
Instead of merely focussing on the symptoms


(Inspired by an article that I read in the press today)

Sandra Martyres

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-oppressed/