Food for Thought

David sits in his shepherd’s hut His casual gamble didn’t make the cut The stable door was bound to shut When the horses bolted out The poison there to see A road of no return Food for thought for all concerned Alina used to feel the love This place was home with her young son Until the vote that pulled the plug The fires had been stoked Their welcome here revoked A low pay vacancy Food for thought for you and me Pointing fingers spreading blame Politicians with no shame Absеnt parents stolen phones Hiddеn lives and no-go zones Pay less taxes ditch red tape Cosy contracts for their mates Cutting help right to the bone Empty stomachs freezing homes Cutting help right to the bone Empty stomachs freezing homes Robert waits for his turn no fuss The wage he earns is not enough The help he gets from the Trussell Trust Give his family breathing space It’s simply a disgrace Their needs cannot be met Food for thought we’re not done yet Pointing fingers spreading blame Politicians with no shame Absent parents stolen phones Hidden lives and no-go zones Pay less taxes ditch red tape Cosy contracts for their mates Cutting help right to the bone Empty stomachs freezing homes Cutting help right to the bone