The Slaves Tanka

Of what use is time
If it’s consumed by passion
Servicing others
Servitude that drowns your dream
While you toil and save and pay

©david byrne March 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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February 29, 2012 at 9:40 PM
DAVID, i am a slave in this world... and i have no hold on time... i'm always expected... i try, i really do... i do toil and pay... an enjoyable poem...... ENJOYED , THANK YOU FOR SHARING~PD
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