What comes down the pike?
A predictable spike in hate and bigotry
While progress is made
We cannot deny we don't see eye to eye (we disagree)
You may think it's fine, problems are solved
Or cannot be resolved (don't give up)
That's where you're wrong, we stand strong
The rhythmic path is long
Of the next 100 births
How many are to poverty?
It's time for policies
Policies that brew dignity
Lest we think we are powerless
That's certainly not the case
Designing public policy
Accounting for probability
Of the next 100 births how many are to poverty?
Lack access to schools, healthcare of quality?
How many go without public safety and security?
We must plan, program and spend wisely
No such thing as a self-made man
The dealer has dealt our hand
Based on our zip code, bloodline and wealth
Influencing our children's health
Of the next 100 births
How many are to poverty?
It's time for policies
Policies that brew dignity
Of the next 100 births how many are to poverty?
Lack access to schools, healthcare of quality?
How many go without public safety and security?
We must plan, program and spend wisely