Tighten Your Belt Poem by LaTisha Parkinson

The world is facing an economic crisis
And the Government says tighten your belt
They cut poor people salary
But not the ones with the wealth

We’re spending millions on Mr. Obama
And the Government doesn’t seem to mind
That us Trinbagonians are out of work
They carry on like if everything is fine

People are working hard and not getting paid
Maybe that’s the reason for so much crime
You’d think that our intelligent heads of State would notice
I bet they’ll notice when it’s too late and they’re out of time

For now making sure that Mr. Obama is safe is the top priority
But what happens when he leaves? Do we the people become of less importance?
Or will another expensive guest be invited for a stay?
Excuse...but doesn’t anyone notice that our Prime Minister is under a trance?

Don’t look into his eyes, all you’ll see is dollar $igns
Don’t try and contact the President, he’s a little preoccupied
With his “All Inclusive” duties of being the President
He still hasn’t notice what Mr. Manning is doing maybe he doesn’t mind

Our President doesn’t seem to bothered that the Government has lied
Everyone should buckled up because we’re heading for a crash landing
Yes, our country is heading down the tubes,
A lot quicker than you would have expected. Thanks, Mr. Manning