The sun's ray creeps on the
Face of an old young beggar
As he worships the doorsteps
Of a young old billionaire. He is
Waiting for crumbs to kiss the
Soil for his aching stomach.

In the airwaves, a political leader
Assures the numb polity that "wealth is as
Equitable as salvation." A communist
Hears otherwise: "Wealth is as equitable
As damnation!" There is  cognitive dissonance
Within and between glittering generalities.