They do not wish to see,
Their entitlements decreased.
Or have their lives diminished by budget cuts.
But all agree,
The increase of the deficits have to be ceased.

And yet,
No one wants to leave their feasting on greed.
Or their addiction to delusions,
That those close to homelessness...
And already hungry living on less,
Have the ability to pay more from their pockets...
To allow those accustomed to being selfish,
Left to live high and mighty on debits and credits.
And other hypocrisies.

Lawrence S. Pertillar

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/left-to-live-high-and-mighty/