Morning Announcements

The sun is just now coming up,
robins awake
and a cardinal is whistling from a tree.

All are seeking mates.
I’m out to pick up the paper,
my dog to pee.

We all have food and drink
and a place to sleep.
Not so, the poor in this world

who aren’t even able to cope
while the rich pile up their billions.
Greed has wiped out hope.