Gnat’s Pee
A gnat pissing in a hurricane
Would make no difference to the pouring rain
Like a stray thought through a random brain
A pinprick in a searing pain
Or a millionaire’s profit to a nation’s gain
Yet a poor man’s lack of grain is the whole world’s eternal shame
Opher 31.1.02
I wrote this in response to the glaring inequality that is producing trillionaires while some people do not have a grain of rice to feed their children.
There can be no excuse.
I like your style Opher: punchy, succinct, and poignant.
The world needs to get its political priorities straight. Human centred policies that redistribute wealth, diminish poverty, offer equality, protect the environment, and inspire hope where there is darkness and suffering.
Enjoy the snow and slush! Take care,
DN
Cheers Dewin. Not looking forward to snow and slush – just back from a nice walk in sunshine!