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Moneylender (Poem Based On Shylock; a Character From Merchant of Venice)

Moneylender You were rejected by your fellow man A pound of flesh to heal your wounded pride A just reward for squelching on a loan Your hatred toward these men-- I understand Burns deeply in your heart and it resides You were rejected by your fellow man They bully you, so now you take a stand Measured by Scale of Justice you supplied A just reward for squelching on a loan You make an honest living, better than The ones who cruelly mock; cast them aside You were rejected by your fellow man Losing your daughter, ducats and your land Upon the law of God you have relied A just reward for squelching on a loan To write you off as evil was the plan They persecute and fool you with derides A pound of flesh to heal your wounded pride A just reward for squelching on a loan

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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