I grew up at the end of WWII
And was taught early on what to do.

And that my destination…
Would depend on my determination.

We learned to live with what was in front of us
With no time on our hands to fret or fuss.

We had few clues…
About world news.

Instead of focusing on being greedy…
We were reminded to take care of the needy.

The ones in our own community..
Because for Entitlements they had no opportunity

Our parents were concerned..
Because life was different from what they had learned…

For the poor and dependent the Government promised to care
And every hard working person had to pay their share.

But soon the lazy and opportunist saw a way
To live without having to pay

And more and more people did depend…
On “their right” for ‘entitlement”.

And the Politician that from then on was elected…
Was the one that promised even more freebies than anyone expected.

More and more the masses started to claim…
For getting everything for free…here is no more shame.

A working person has no more chance to relax…
Because they pay more and more tax.

Soon the world will have to regroup…
And bring an end to this coup.

The future looks dismal instead of bright
Some say the end is in sight !

If God allows us another chance we might create less…
Of this earthly mess

We could strive again for a fashion…
Of Religious freedom, hard work and compassion.

But that thought enters only the mind of the Re-tired
Because they are weary and wired

The ones that till now paid for it all
But someday will no longer answer the call.