The Rich Get Richer

The rich get richer, the poor remain

Just how much wealth does anyone need?

Maybe it's just that the world's insane.

For some the whole harvest, for many... one grain.

Just where does prosperity turn into greed?

For the rich to get richer, the poor remain.

What the desire for gain on gain

When government cuts make hand-to-mouth bleed

Maybe it's just that the world's insane.

When women and children are slain

Because a selfish deal was a heartless seed

And the rich get richer, the poor remain.

Their hopes and chances: acid rain

Surely there are better ways to proceed?

Maybe it's just that the world's insane.

When food banks are the key link in the poor's food chain

When a guaranteed roof's the need

While rich get richer, the poor remain

When riches could easily intercede

With their tax off-sets, accountancy fixes so their money can breed

Yet the rich get richer, the poor remain

Maybe it's just that we're all insane