Path of poverty

• Hien Nguyen, Grade 9
• Poetry
• 2004

In third world countries poverty is severe,
If we do not help poverty will spread far and near.
Many people live in poverty everywhere,
Instead of turning a blind eye we can care.
These are families that have a low – income,
They do not have goods and services, just some.
They feel despair and do not belong,
It is like a whole repeated sadness song.
It can pressure people to use drugs and steal,
It is like a rotating vicious wheel.
We see the effects of poverty are negative,
We need to find a way to be more receptive.
We need to work together to help the world,
And we will see that poverty will be furled.
This benefits for all to build a good society,
And make us feel supportive and mighty.

HIEN NGUYEN - Year 9