Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Free Slaves

People bought and sold as chattel
   Considered no more than cattle
   This still goes on today, you see
   In markets we are told are free

   The difference being that the slave
   once bought and sold for a fee
   is now free to sell his services 
   then slave away ~ a new employee

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Terry Miller July 25, 2022 at 7:04 AM So True Gershon

L Milton Hankins July 24, 2022 at 5:37 PM I've certainly seen this, so I can attest to its truth, gw. Gershon Wolf July 24, 2022 at 6:14 PM What can I say. We are all slaves to something, in a sense.

Jennifer Proxenos July 24, 2022 at 6:25 AM Free markets but slavery still in place however good when he is sold for a fee For he becomes free. The slave now free, sells his services and slaves away merely now, a new probably disgruntled, employee. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Gershon Wolf July 24, 2022 at 6:12 PM Sometimes I think that the only difference between the warden and the prisoners is that the wardens are on the outside of the locks.

Tom Cunningham July 24, 2022 at 12:52 AM A lot of truth in your verse Gershon. Tom Gershon Wolf July 24, 2022 at 6:11 PM The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth! ~ I, Witness

Michael Tor July 24, 2022 at 12:04 AM A witty perspective with truth mixed in Gershon... Gershon Wolf July 24, 2022 at 6:10 PM Thank you, Michael. Hope you've had a nice weekend. :)