The Mole People | K.G. Munro | Poetry

The Mole People", reflects on the penurious state of living experienced in the mega cities, destitution drives people to seek shelter in sewers.

"The Mole People", reflects on the penurious state of living experienced in the mega cities, destitution drives people to seek shelter in sewers, abandoning the illusory allure of the poetic American dream. It evokes emotion and painted a vivid picture of the daily struggles.

The Mole People

Living in disused sewers 

Because rents in this city of gold

Are higher than many can afford 

These people that worked in jobs,

went to college, lived the American dream

Are now kicked to the sidelines by

Uncle Sam and his team of investors 

Trying to survive the summers and winters

As they dive in dumpsters for food 

Using their day to collect necessities 

To bring back to their humble abode 

If it weren't for those holes 

These people would be on the open streets

Dying from exposure and violence 

These unfortunate souls that we call "The Moles". 

About The Poet

K.G. Munro is an author and poet from Scotland. Here are a few of her writing credits: Indian Periodical, Poetry Potion, Splendeur Magazine, AThinSliceofAnxiety, Spillwords, Feversofthemind, Friday Flash Fiction, and The Poet Magazine.