Just desserts of slavery

Shoulders stooped

Bending forward

Neck in knots

Lower back pain



Stiff joints and muscles

Ligaments and muscles too

Wages of work and age

Just desserts of slavery



Slavery to a system

Buying your time

Energy, youth and vitality

With a payback clause
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