There was contrast in the poem between the W.L and the English.
Bhí codarsnacht sa dán idir an spailpín fánach agus na bódairí.
The W.L was very poor.
Bhí an spailpín fánach beo bocht.
The English were rich.
Bhí na bodairí saibhir.
The W.L walked from place to place.
Shiúil an spailpín ó áit gó háit.
The rich men went on the horses.
Chuaigh na bodairí ar na capaill.
The labourer spent his time working hard.
Chaith an spáilpín a chuid ama ag obair go dian.
The rich English didn’t spend their time working.
Níor chaith na bodairí a gcuid ama ag obair.
The other people do it for them.
Rinne daoine eile an obair dóibh.
Contrast
Codarsnacht