Not Fair

When little kids yell, “That’s not fair!”
We know how right they are;
‘Cause some folks eat from garbage cans
While some eat caviar.

Many people nearly starve
While others reek of wealth;
And diseases saddle some
While others bask in health.

Lots of people do not know
How they will pay their bills;
While rich folks agonize when they
Are writing out their wills.

There are those with needs so great
They’ll struggle now and later;
Yet others argue color schemes
With their new decorator.

Money’s not the only thing
That tips the justice scales;
Health is equally unfair –
Luck of the draw prevails.

If you’re dealt a royal flush
You’ll slide through life real slick;
But sometimes fate’s not on your side
And you’ll fall down real quick.

Suffering should be spread out
So everyone can taste it;
Then those blessed with health and wealth
Would learn how not to waste it.

‘Til that happens, I’ll agree
With children everywhere,
Who early on, can recognize
That life is just not fair!