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Contractual Relatins

Contractual Relations
	


Coming to work every hazy morn
Does not say my mind is still born!

Nor, when I kowtow and say: Boss
I equate you to He on the Cross!

Monthly pay is neither exchange
Of principles with beliefs strange

Nor being a sloth or being a Fool
Or a Merino farmed for its wool!

Dirty boots walk inside my heart-
Dirty feet inside my cleaner part....

Power of sinews of war, that is; dollar
Cannot abduct liberty by the collar!

I’m not a project marked to earn
Self-actualisation is what I yearn!


JM

17th Oct’ 2013

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Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday Date: 10/19/2013 4:15:00 PM I am so blessed, Joseph, it really does sound to me like all your poems I read just now are THE answers He is sending to me in my pains and doubts!!! Thank you for the way you write. So direct and reassuring and strengthening! Blessings, Hanitra Login to Reply Joseph Matose Date: 10/21/2013 6:37:00 AM Thanks Hanitra. Being employed is good for us and our families. Being enslaved is another.......Working conditions in African countries by International Firms must improve. I don't want to sound like I'm saying it's neo-colonialism...these Firms have to disapprove it by conducive welfare policies. Thanks against for relating to this piece. Friend, JM

Shadow Hamilton Date: 10/17/2013 2:56:00 PM Joseph this is an excellent take on work. love how you bring it together Shadow x smile Login to Reply Joseph Matose Date: 10/17/2013 11:58:00 PM Thanks for your heartfelt comment. I also enjoy your poetry. Thanks for the encouraging write..Hugs, hugs, hugs. Friend JM