http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22007058
Well, this is depressing.
We are of course the equal of each person that we meet
All the way from the precariat right up to the elite.
But this wonderful equality contains a bitter sequel
Because you have to learn that there are seven kinds of equal.
The elite, who are the best of all aren’t shy about our wealth.
Prestige can buy us happiness and cash can buy us health
The established middle class you’ll find, are slightly more subdued
They describe themselves as “comfortable” – for boasting would be rude.
Not so the “other” middle class: it is a harsh reality.
They’re wealthy but not classy, so it’s just a technicality.
But very hip and trendy are the affluent new workers.
They’re such a good example when so many now are shirkers.
Then the good old working classes: of the earth they are the salt.
Of course they’re rather common but at least they’re not at fault.
The emergent service workers have a fresh, creative bent.
They are young and hip and vibrant and they cannot pay the rent.
And then there’s the “precariat”, who have a clever name
But really very little else, and isn’t it a shame?
But remember we are equal. We are sisters, we are brothers.
But some of us are seven times more equal than the others.
Tom Juniper Poetry 