Righteous Rich. Poem by Nalini Jyotsana Chaturvedi

Stunted by their petty greeds
They can't see beyond their needs
Suffering from an endless lust
Where will they go, when this bubble would burst?
Wealthy, wasteful and erudite
But within so poor despite
Traveled countries near and far
Still so blind, to their own land's scars

They live here, to rip it off
With these treasures
One day will take off
Nation building is their theme
But double crossing, is their scheme
Politicians, bureaucrats, intellectuals with big heads
Businessman of unworthy means, terrorists and gangster creed
You all look the same to me
Its 'you' vs 'us' where ever I see

So away, from multitudes noise
False promises in fake voice
Silken clothes and diamond rings
You don't care for the ones on the fringe

On a lone rock close to the sea
I see you party so carefree
I don't know how will this end
Fragile castles I make in beach sand…