I Am a Slave to the System
I have been writing poetry, fiction and short stories for many years and have completed a book of poems. I also enjoy comedy writing.
I am a slave to the system, I am a slave.
I am a slave to the system, I am a slave
Because they work me till I am broken
Without giving me a token.
I am a slave to the system, I am a slave
Beatings on my back have left a crying mark
I was free until they plunged me into this place so mean and dark
Now all my hopes and dreams are gone
All I do now is slave from dusk till dawn
I am a slave to the system, I am a slave
Tell Martin and Nelson it was in vain
Because the system hates us and inflicts pain
I am a slave to the system, I am a slave
I am a slave to the system, I am a slave
Because they work me till I am broken
Without giving me a token
© 2018 Clive Williams
Comments
Mandirigma from Philippines on September 24, 2018:
Nice Work dud. I guess we are all slaves, but this place is where we can spread our words and tell our thoughts we are free and not a slave. Take a glimpse of my work :)
Eric Dierker from Spring Valley, CA. U.S.A. on September 24, 2018:
Great one for reflection. "Do I make anyone a slave?"
Clive Williams (author) from Jamaica on September 24, 2018:
Thank You
John Hansen from Queensland Australia on September 24, 2018:
Wow, Clive. We are all slaves to the system in some way. I liked the way you wrote this though..very effective.
FlourishAnyway from USA on September 23, 2018:
Sometimes it can feel like this. Find strength where you can.