Poverty Definition Essay

The word poverty has multiple definitions, all tying together to show a bigger meaning. Poverty is not limited to only deal with the absence of materialistic possessions and resources but also a multitude of spiritual necessities such as intellect and emotions. The entirety of poverty essentially represents a sense of “lacking” in general. I came across this quote that has stuck with me; “rich people have money but poor people have faith.” No person has everything and there is always something to improve upon. Poverty is a never-ending plague that is seen all over the world with no true answer, both mentally and in terms of wealth. Your personal poverties can also change over time therefore, at different points in your life, you may have a little or a lot. It’s all based on the decisions that you make during your lifetime. Poverty is a theme found in all the books that we read this semester but the one that really stood out to me was “The Other Wes Moore”

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Anthony’s. Being immersed into that community, I was able to see the same poverties that I observed in “The Other Wes Moore.” I was stationed in the clothing section but had the opportunity to sit down with some of the patrons and share a meal. During that time, I witnessed something amazing. Everyone in the room was suffering from poverties whether it was a small amount or a large amount, but the recurring feeling in the room was happiness. Everyone was just happy to be eating together. I feel that that’s the main reason that my experience at St. Anthony’s and “The Other Wes Moore” are so relatable. In the end everyone has something to be happy about no matter what poverties that they are going through. Even though the people getting served at St. Anthony’s and the two Wes Moores all are lacking in something, that “lack of something” is the common thread that brings everyone closer in the end. We all are more alike than