Better days are on its way, they say But then, what is the delay By the way, who are "the they"?
The “they” whom you never see Do they get paid to say “better days are on its way?” So that we can say, “they say”.
Where are the better days? Is it only for a selective few? That does not necessary needs pay.
Does money play a part? In the rich fools heart? That will never reach you from the start For the poor will be at it like a dart.
Who will understand the ways? Of the poor and needy heart? When the rich go on horse back While the poor and outcast goes on foot
The poor looks for a place to sleep Something to eat God you see and do not sleep Save us from the deep In your own time and way
So …. Where are the better days Spoken by so many If the underdogs, run around without any money. Having to steal for something that “they” called pay.
The rich cant’s sleep in the park For the night will be disturbed By the stray dogs bark
The poor sleeps like a king in the park For not even the stay dog will have to spark It only bark at the moon For in the poor person’s pocket is only something calls doom.
The rich says “let us sign the deal” The poor man says “please buy me bread” But somewhere between rich and poor Is death standing at the door?
Better days may come tomorrow But then who is the thieve that hinders Better days while we are on our pillow?
The thieve only come to steal rob and destroy And the poor, only gash their teeth Even if they are false And can’t eat any beef.
The rich and famous does not have to say “Better days are on the way” For they have their better days right now And their pay cheques that matches many people’s entire lives pay.
Why does God allow certain things… To happen in our lives? God answer me soon, for my very bones Are dried up and I feel deprived Even my food taste like stones. But yet, I will trust you Lord.
As for me I will trust the Lord Even if “they” say better days are on the way Let us not believe what “they” say Even if they only rely on their pay.
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Posted: Jul 2014
About this poem:
I have often thought about the phrase "They say" but there are never mention of who "the they" were. I don't like that phrase, so rather say "Suzanne and Richard" said not "They".
Comments (2)
"My food tastes like stones"...great line btw