The People

And the rains come again with loads

of vengeance for the poor who dared

to defy building codes.

And the reigns are held again, shared

by politics, shark and pastor,

speaking plans and promises

in the wake of this disaster.

Economic, social, political,
religious or natural disaster;
most affected are The People
hurting now and after.

So we rescue, relief
and reform the grief
and shacks of nameless people;
meetings in rooms
speaking what looms
over faceless people.
We speak of things about,
and stand and show our clout,
on Boards that run mouth
on behalf of voiceless people.

But, who is talking to The People?

We make plans, hold hands and take stands
for the people;
but who is holding hands and taking stands
with The People?

We give aid and get paid to work for the people;
but who gives aid and pays and really work for The People?
We teach and feed mouths in seminars held about the People;
but who feeds and teaches and make sure it reaches The People?

Economic, social, political
religious or natural disaster;
most affected are The People
hurting now and after.

So when we meet and greet to eat and exude
confidence, speaking for the people;
let us seek to meet and not exclude
the voice and will of The People.