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The Eyes of Slavery

February 16, 2016
By VintageChick33 BRONZE, Tempe, Arizona
VintageChick33 BRONZE, Tempe, Arizona
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Slave

My dark face, threw me into darkness


She pays a sum, our measured worth

Never satisfied, I must work until she's works me through.


The pain in my hands never goes away

My name taken, family taken, my life taken
never to be mine

an “I” for insolence, for trying to take it back

A fire burns my face, but not as strong as the one inside me

I must work my way, fight my way

to brake from these chains

People fighting to be free

 

they only see half a picture, the half they want to see

 


Master


Their world, my world

seperated by a deep line
Dividing filth from clean
Ill pay enough, they must work

 

Never done right, the fool, the worthless piece of trash

Pain will only teach whats good for her

Ill take what is rightfully mine
an “I” for insolence, that's what she is

 


She thinks she strong, but she is nothing

The more she fights, the tighter the chains


No such dog should ever be free

she thinks she sees a picture, but her eyes are blind to reality



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ElaM ELITE said...
on Sep. 3 2022 at 11:49 pm
ElaM ELITE, Surrey, Columbia
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Favorite Quote:
“I was ashamed of myself when I realized life was a costume party; and I attended with my real face.” ~Franz Kafka

Your writing pieces are so strong…
I really loved this article….