The U.S. has always been viewed as a wealthy and vibrant nation; however, many still suffer within the walls of our country. 1 in 8 Americans face hunger, and 1 in 6 children do not know where their next meal will come from. Additionally, 1 in 8 Americans were living below the poverty line in 2018; that is 38.1 million people struggling to support themselves in a first world country. With such a large number of individuals battling poverty, why isn't more being done? It is time for us to defeat poverty one battle at a time.
A Found Poem for Poverty
Poverty's child Experiences stress, “toxic” stress that affects the brain.
Poverty follows poverty child into adulthood
Deprivation leads to hunger and with that comes the stress
The strain of poverty weighs on the backs of the children
Stealing their health, taking away their childhood.
Poverty is dangerous, children growing up poor is dangerous
It is all toxic stress. Increased anxiety, and impaired memory.
Wear and tear on a child’s mind,
long term consequences...
How can poverty child cope?
~ Timothy James