Salutes to Meer. But poverty is not the main topic here. Here is a sher from Nida Fazali which has a focus on economics and society only. And he hits you hard. This is the new trend in Urdu Shayari.
Symbolism is it's strength.
Many a times, it's presented with a bitter sarcasm as done here. The real aim, again, is to say a lot, by saying very little.