The have-nots world over are increasingly Choosing the path of violence To address their never ending woes This is a very worrisome trend In countries with teeming millions Caught in the quagmire of poverty
Thanks to the regular oppression Displacement and dispossession Of the poorest of the poor By the rich and privileged classes Certain segments of the population Even believe their lives are expendable
They are willing to join forces and Are prepared to risk their lives through Armed attacks or suicide bombings Especially if they can take with them Their well-heeled tormentors -truly A case of sweet revenge worth dying for
Can the so-called educated classes The backbone of most populous countries Wish away these unfortunate multitudes As an ugly blot on their social fabric Not at all they have waited long enough For basic social justice and they deserve it
Merely holding symposia on subjects Like financial inclusion and human rights Will not placate or help the affected people Both the authorities and society in general Need to take steps to tackle the disease Instead of merely focussing on the symptoms
(Inspired by an article that I read in the press today)
