You say you can

Take it or leave it

But I just can’t believe it

I am convinced

It’s at the heart of the matter

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If it’s not up your alley

I know I can still rally

And I will work hard

to climb up the ladder

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But what about this?

You calling it bliss

And then saying

“it just doesn’t add up”

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I couldn’t be gladder

To get back at it

Please let me know what I can add to the platter

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All the resources

Luxury and treats

This day should support us

As we work every week

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Give us a break when we deserve

Anything less is absurd

They pile more work on

But don’t pay us fairly

What the Hell goes on?

We make it, just barely

The front line needs help

More funding

And organisation necessary

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They say we can 

Make it or break it

We need help to achieve it

I am convinced

There can be nothing better

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Can you hear voices calling?

We can keep them from falling

Is it truly smart

Or is it just idle chatter?

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But what about this?

All the words that are missed

And then leaving others’ lives to be shattered 

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Watch the selfish scatter

I have just had it

Please let me know

why your wallets should keep getting fatter?

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All the resources

Surplus money you cheat

Should support all of us

All life and each person we meet

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What is your take?

What do you observe?

How can you leave us unsure?

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The pleasantries are sure gone

They don’t treat us fairly

What the Hell goes on?

We fake it, just barely

The people need help

More leading with consideration 

Is necessary

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More taking care of ourselves and our world

Is necessary 

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