The rich man sits in his mansion pleased with his wellbeing
Ironically the ones who work for him are fleeing
To the security of their down-trodden hometowns
Even as the policeman frowns
He despises the poor man’s need for bread
Little realizing nothing is secure. Ultimately even gold is lead
The business tycoon convenes frantic meetings
Social distancing curtails his greetings
Decisions languish in the board rooms
For his drudges there is foreseeable gloom
Is it enough to smile across cover pages offering apologies
An upside-down world needs upside-down strategies
The breadwinner is wondering what tomorrow will bring
Going out for grocery too requires daring
No money in the pocket no permission to earn
Lots of time to contemplate no wood in the fire to burn
Promises were doing rounds in the corridor
Being was fast becoming folklore
The youth are inheriting a new world order
Some broken down principles and some fodder
For thought. Their power will lie in those thoughts
Ideas notions beliefs and convictions. It has brought
Several world orders on its knees in the past
Let the youth revolt and then change will be fast
Human beings are being tried some have turned out positive
Helping brethren in need and shunning the negative
While some continue to indulge in self-furthering politics
Shapes and sizes mentalities and manners we are an eclectic mix
There is an omnipotent power at work correcting our blunders
Like the phoenix we will rise from the ashes and create wonders
Thank you very much