Poverty

A Poem by therisa

Poor not by choice

Overt discrimination

Visible social decay

Expendable generations toss aside

Racial crime

Token resistance offered

Years of neglect and suffering.

© 2014 therisa

Author's Note

Originally written, August 27, 2014.

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therisa

Ontario, Canada

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A pre-op transwoman, writing about my experiences, using free verse. Been told my poems are very emotional and personal, almost like a diary entry in verse. If you want to friend me, please review.. more..