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Income Inequality Poem
In the United States, there are a lot of job opportunities
Many jobs can make a career that can be a lifetime
But job opportunities can be slimmed based on how much education we got
Without a high school degree, there are little opportunity
The high school diploma stamps itself as it tells me I am going to be successful
My parents didn’t finish high school, so I was born with a destiny to make a difference
I know it’s a struggle with less money, but my family are in this situation
A situation that can stick like glue on my family for a long time
But situations can turn into something positive
Choices can have consequences and I am trying to not end up in nowhere like a black hole
There are lots of people who struggles with low income
Income that is a tuition that determines how much a year money can be made
That’s why going on a journey to get to and through college is essential
We only get one life and if we don’t take it seriously, consequences come as they go
The journey seems to be like a wild roller coaster
My parents are counting on me to not fail like a finish line that did not get crossed
Money is not a huge priority, but money is a resource that can be repaid for resources
Rewards comes from hard work, not from nothing
My family is a working class and it’s a class of conquest and control
There are other families that is struggling like mine
Situations is like a sound to hear to see if we are in trouble
I don’t worry a lot about money because money will come as a message to buy resources
The rich may have a lot of money, but I don’t want to be too greedy like a grumpy grinch
Having wealth or power is not the answer to our problems with income
Because if they have money, they should support us
They should support us like we’re family
Having a low income sucks, but it’s a struggle that will turn into miracles
And also, we may get stepped over like little ants
Maybe because of our race or privileges
But I am confident
I am courageous to fail all the time
Where I am now is not my fault or anyone’s fault
The bank asks for money that needs to be repaid
My bank account sends me a warning about my money
The money travels to take whatever it wants
My pockets is screaming for money to be putted in
My wallet is reaching for glory in money
Respect shall give us a praise of where we are right now
We respect others not judge others
Having a low income is essential because we have a chance to work our way up
Not to the top for fame, but for a better living
I pick up a basket from a grocery store and look for food
Even I have low income, there are certain foods that are cheap
Like fruits and vegetables that is just for a dollar bill
Then I go to a store and buy $5 dollar shirts
Having low income is like walking in a hot desert for 40 straight days
The gap between the rich and the poor is tall like a skyscraper
Working families need increases in wages
Education should be more supported like it’s a solution
It’s hard to live every day with low income I know that
But having low income can get me somewhere and puts the fire in me to work hard
The one million of dollars can be rewarding me a lot of stuff
But I just need food, a house, and clothes to live
Because I don’t want to be too greedy
And for the community, money can be well served to create change
To donate to those in need
And everyone’s lives can be better for the good
And the gap will be closed like a book saying “The End”
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My name is Christopher and I am in the 10th grade. I decided to write this poem because I come from a low income community and I decided to express my feelings about having low income and how everyday life is with low income.