Land of Moral Decay

out on the streets a beggar man, my tainted hat stretched out for alms, flowing past me, the city crowds, they rush away, show empty palms! people lost in their rainbow dreams, one by one, go their hurried way, a human want is just ignored, my pleads and requests hold no sway. see silver flakes of Christmas snow, lights and colours on shop window, busy day in suburban town, spot a lady with girl on tow. little girl looks at me and smiles, her innocent love makes my day, her mother yields five dollar bill, hope in land of moral decay!