The Battle
The U.S. has always been viewed as a wealthy and vibrant nation; however, many still suffer within the walls of our country. 1 in 8 Americans face hunger, and 1 in 6 children do not know where their next meal will come from. Additionally, 1 in 8 Americans were living below the poverty line in 2018; that is 38.1 million people struggling to support themselves in a first world country. With such a large number of individuals battling poverty, why isn't more being done? It is time for us to defeat poverty one battle at a time.
PORTFOLIOA Found Poem for PovertyPoverty's Child
Poverty's child Experiences stress, “toxic” stress that affects the brain. Poverty follows poverty child into adulthood Deprivation leads to hunger and with that comes the stress The strain of poverty weighs on the backs of the children Stealing their health, taking away their childhood. Poverty is dangerous, children growing up poor is dangerous It is all toxic stress. Increased anxiety, and impaired memory. Wear and tear on a child’s mind, long term consequences... How can poverty child cope? ~ Timothy James |