I am an advocate for the poverty stricken, homeless, hungry, voiceless people who are considered to be the 'unwashed' masses but whom I consider to be the unsung heroes for surviving a never ending battle waged against them in the form of poverty wages, no benefits, living paycheck to paycheck, needing medical coverage while employed, trying to feed their families on stagnant wages that have not kept pace with inflated prices.
And so the battle continues.....
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15 thoughts on “And As Rome Did Fall From Grace…”
Well done Shelby. It is beautiful, more sad than angry. We can only hope that something more equitable rises from the ashes, for what we have now is sorely wanting.
Leslie
Well done Shelby. It is beautiful, more sad than angry. We can only hope that something more equitable rises from the ashes, for what we have now is sorely wanting.
Leslie
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Thank you Leslie! Yes, we can only hope! But alas, hope has run out for so many!
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Then it is up to us to speak for them.
Leslie
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I try Leslie! I really do!
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You do Shelby and you so it so well. Please don’t give up or stop.
Leslie
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Great post, Shelby. It’s dead on and very sad.
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Thank you Leen61. Sadness seems to be the rule of ‘my’ day. I hope that all is well with you!
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All is well with me, Shelby. Thank you for asking.
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When a door closes, a window opens … and even if it doesn’t, I am at peace with my life. 😉
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Good for you Wolfess! Would that all of us could say that. I know no peace and it pains me much.
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Nicely done Shelby. Regards
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That is high praise coming from you toritto! And I thank you for it!
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And history will go on repeating itself
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And isn’t that such a sad fact, newsfortherevolution? Indeed, it is! Thank you so much for your comment!
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Well done, Shelby. Your poetry gets better and better.
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