Civilian Charity
Tax support of government
is like a triple tithe.
It is civilian charity that keeps their schemes alive.
Money doled out to victims
is paid by everyone.
It is civilian charity that keeps their need fine-spun.
Bonuses for the tycoons
is added to our bill.
It is civilian charity that keeps their income swell.
Aid institute percentage
is taken from our gift
It is civilian charity that keeps their cause adrift.
Insurance for the reckless
is in each premium.
It is civilian charity that keeps their zero-sum.
Windfall profits of business
is gouged in any hide.
It is civilian charity that keeps their greed inside.
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Submitted on February 05, 2010
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 596 |
Words | 105 |
Stanzas | 1 |
Stanza Lengths | 18 |
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