Please hear me out, before reacting. I am, for the most part, talking about the ultra-wealthy. Especially, the most rich, top 1% in the world. Their greed directly impacts the most marginalized and oppressed groups in the world in the worst ways imaginable. I think much like a communist. But not in the way Carl Marx’s vision was misused by evil dictators. Here is my rant. Enjoy.

Jealousy 😵‍💫
Disclaimer: There are wealthy people I’m very fond of. This is only a dramatic piece of writing to express my frustration, not meant to be hateful towards anyone.

You know…. People are allowed to feel jealous about things sometimes. It doesn’t mean they are bitter, petty, people who covet what other people have. In some cases, that may be true. Especially if the jealous person holds a great deal of privilege. It seems like the more people have, the more they want. I am content when my basic "being alive" needs are met. When I don't have to worry about a massive debt. I have a few things that make me happy. My plants, reading, my writing, my family, delicious food, lol!

But I digress. My point is that it is okay to feel jealous, and I stand by my right to feel the way I feel. Sometimes I feel jealous of people who can own their own homes. More so, I'm jealous of wealthy property owners. Especially landlords who live off the backs of their tenants, slumlords. I sometimes feel very resentful of rich people, and that is my right as a person who’s struggled financially most of my life. 

It doesn’t mean I sit around moping about it, being angry all the time. And it is not just my right; it is every struggling person’s right to feel any way they feel about rich people. I have come to believe that capitalism is evil and is orchestrated by the evilest in society. I do not like to see the injustice that is the outcome of being in a capitalist society. It is not fair. And fairness matters. It’s not just a simple word used to instruct children about sharing their toys and including others. These are the most important lessons, but alas, we forget them.

Fairness is important. And why doesn’t our society recognize this? How can people see an injustice, and be okay with it? How can some people be so grossly wealthy, while our elders are forced to work at McDonald’s or drive for Skip? How can this happen? Why aren’t more people outraged over this?
And I’ll also note that it is not an issue of “work ethics.” Poor people can work as hard, or harder, than anyone else, and not be able to get ahead in life. Yes, there are “lazy” people. That is often due to the cycle of poverty and upbringing. Why aren’t we complaining about lazy rich people sitting on their asses living off trust funds? Not all rich people have worked for what they have. I don’t hear the same vitriolic comments made about them, as the comments I’ve heard about unemployed poor people. 

People hate the unemployed poor people. Even other poor people hate them. Why? Fairness has always been so important to me. I want this world to be a fair place, where everyone can live comfortably and have some happiness in their lives. It’s not too much to ask I don’t think.
This is more my inspiration for a future poem, than a poem. 

I stand by my right to detest the ultra-wealthy.