Perils of disparity

For every castle out there, 

There are hovels hiding nearby, 

Housing those who help maintain 

 That elegant space; 

Who may even derive satisfaction 

From close association with the castle, 

Whatever the behaviors of its inhabitants. 

But the greater the disparity 

Between the rich and poor, 

The greater seems the likelihood 

 That any sense of common ground 

 And compassion for those less fortunate 

 Will inevitably have begun to wane…