Work Poem by Elizabeth Jacqueline Mpanga

Many years I have worked and toiled,
For many years I have been honest and put integrity first
Many years I have paid my dues and been patient,
I have waited for the good to triumph over the evil
For many years I have played the part of the faithful Christian,
All the while watching those who do not ascribe to the almighty live an easy and comfortable life,
I have watched the uneducated get ahead of me because they use other means to get their way
What then will be my reward in this world?
Many years I have saved yet my assets amount to so little,
My education is nothing but a paper and I have become a laughing stock
While those who did not spend sleepless nights earn more than me,
Are able to invest much more
What is my reward then?
What do I get for trying to do the right thing?
How am I supposed to carry on this way if I see evil being repaid with good?
Where is my justice?