Migrants or Immigrants
old newspapers tell me that
recession, then depression
was the cause, human greed,
the dust bowl forced families
from the land to travel in
tumble down vehicles
to the promised land
working for survival and
remnants of dignity
today I sip my latte
viewing social media
i try to imagine who
created those beans
whose efforts that tropical
fruit in winter
but only experiencing
a ride west in a tumbled-down
model T on an empty stomach
will i understand worth
and
dignity
2 comments:
What has happened to humanity that those in need and who are searching for the basics of life and hopefully a better life are now called "invaders"
Al
A vivid reminder of our interdependence, often at other people's expense. Thanks Marty.
John
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