The poor are always with us Homeless people rest on the pavement outside a bank in Port of Spain. - Photo by Marvin Hamilton Covid19 has increased the visibility of poor people across the country, but can you imagine the country’s murder rate passing 200 and house invasions rising during a state of emergency? And deaths from covid19 moving to 1,000 with cases towards 35,000? The society is in deep misery. It needs inspiration from all those in charge one way or another. From neighbourhood crimes to everyday struggles, poor people getting hit real hard. These cannot afford security guards, Doberman or pitbull guard dogs, nor expensive fences, burglarproof doors and windows. Poor people seek refuge and consolation more from their church than the police.