Why did Randy David wrote the poem hidden injuries of poor?

Randy David didn't write a poem titled "Hidden Injuries of the Poor." That poem is by Edwin Thumboo, a Singaporean poet, not by Randy David.

While there's no specific information on why Thumboo wrote the poem, it's likely inspired by his observations of the struggles faced by the less privileged in Singapore and beyond. The poem explores the unseen emotional and psychological burdens carried by those living in poverty, often ignored or dismissed by society.

If you're interested in Randy David, he is a prominent Filipino sociologist, political analyst, and columnist. He has written extensively on social issues and political developments in the Philippines.