A Slave

As shadow
Is the slave of man
Man is the slave of
Time
Work
Pressure
Reputation
Greed
Ambition
Emotion
And his or her ownself
So
Free yourself 
Before the world can free you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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October 14, 2021 at 6:37 AM
I like your words. My mantra is Work to live don't live to work. Cheers - Gary
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October 14, 2021 at 9:01 AM
Thank you.
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