Stealing

I know times are hard with people out of work.
Trying to feed their families, and roofs over their heads.
Sadly, depression sets in and some feel they
Can't go on--and end up dead.

With the economy the way it is,
And the government a mess--
Why do people want to steal,
Sometimes from those who have less?

No one is perfect, we all have flaws.
But stealing for the sake of stealing
Is not only illegal--it's cruel.
Taking things will not help the country to heal.

Ripping off abandoned buildings
For copper wire, or trailers
Of musical equipment from churches,
Reeks of desperation and failure.

We all face difficulties these days,
Some more than others.
But most of us manage without stealing--
We're all sisters and brothers.

You think your life is hard--
If you get caught being a thief,
You'll have legal problems and jail,
Causing you and your family grief.