They Drudge Among the Living

They drudge among the living 
But count among the dead
Their youthful labor stolen
A universal dread

In stasis, they squander years 
In shock, we view their pain
Hostility - A witness to 
Their efforts done in vain
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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October 8, 2014 at 3:44 PM
Thanks guys :)
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October 7, 2014 at 1:09 PM
A fact for to many of the youth of today. Sad picture! Nice write! xxxxx D.
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October 7, 2014 at 1:01 PM
David, this is cool. SO much to live for. Enjoy your day, Love ~SKAT~
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October 7, 2014 at 12:22 PM
A poem about youth unemployment.
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