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He leaves his home at dawn

Picking his way among the traffic

By public transportation

With only a lunch pail

Loyalty and a few meager cents

In case of an emergency

And if not used

Will be returned to purchase

Ration not for his lawn

But for his family trying to lick

The politician?s inflation

Like a tiger licking his tail

Hiding all the miserable dents

And all the loopholes he can see

Whilst he?s amused

At their red tape and paper chase.



If there?s no overtime when the last bell goes

He changes and mixes with the rat-race

Homeward bound by the subway

Even after a hard day?s work

He may cook or minds the children

As he awaits for his wife, too afraid to watch TV

He decides and leisurely putters

Around the home and garden

At wife?s arrival they?ll discuss the throes

And worried lines on her faithful face

Retiring early for the day

Discussing the evils, which irk.

After some child guidance they?ll send

The children to homework lovingly

Mother and father sleepily mutters

Lapsing into a sweet dream of Eden.



The consumer?s fear is not

Of criminals, offenders or muggers

No! He has a greater fear

The fear of going to the supermarket

Fear of the news on the radio

Television or newspapers

Blasting sad news of another increase

Of taxes, rent or food items

It appears men are caught

In a battle like warriors

Pitting one against the other to share

Their blunders when they blew it

Their false pride makes them show

A pretence to their supporters

As if trying to help to cease

The uprising of these problems.



His children go to school either separate

Or public like others

They are disciplined in body and mind

Taught at home to be careful

Considerate and punctual

Taught personal hygiene

Respect for other?s property

Always be contented

Charity begins at home not by fate

Treat everyone as brothers

Show concern when one is in a bind

Family ties are strong and helpful

Coupled with this atmosphere of parental

Guidance, the home is warm and serene

Diminishing uncertainty

Causing a firm bond to be cemented.