The News In Poetry Day 16: The Cuts

http://m.guardiannews.com/commentisfree/2013/mar/28/benefit-cuts-monday-defines-government

We will take from the poorest
Because they cannot prevent it.
We will hit the weakest
Because they cannot hit back.
We will hurt the disabled
Because they cannot stop us.
We will blame the the oppressed
Because they have no voice.

We will not take the risk
Of taking from the wealthy.
We dare not attempt
To hit the strongest.
Those who have agency
Have nothing to fear from us.
We will not stand up
To those who oppress.

This is our dream
For a fairer Britain.

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