Money is the root of evil
This piece of paper rules our lives
Do we have enough to live?
Do we have enough to give?
Some have money to burn
Spending cash on frivolities
Money for new gold watches
Money for pet haircuts and homes
People who work all week
To go to the food bank to feed the kids
Every day get up and kiss the kids
Every day work and grind for what?
The rich they trample and ignore
Laugh and scream so obscene
Look at me, look at what I’ve got
Look at me you low-class lot
Bleeding sweat we carry on
Middle class and all below
Why do some get and others don’t
Why is wealth not shared throughout
Money is the root of evil
Don’t let the paper rule your life
Stand up and shout to all about
We will survive we have no doubt
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I agree with you. However, us lower class lot are not as bad off as the upper class thinks. We may struggle with money, but we do have life-experiences that have taught many of us to value more than what money we get.
I once saw a quote that said "Money is not the problem, but Love and Desire for Money Is". Powerful words and an excellent poem
I do not think money is evil. Evil minds use money for their evil goals.