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My life, my labour, my lineage; My time - a favour, a privilege. My very existence, up for sale; Watch, as democracy gets impaled. Sold off, bought by the highest bidder; Out in the cold, caught in a blizzard. Meanwhile, loyalties are on sale, Lives are sabotaged, set up to fail. Born, reared and raised inhaling dust, Told to vote, to do so’s a must. Led to the edge by the undead, Fueled by secrets best left unsaid. Sworn in, cheered on, values betrayed, Victors portrayed, losers dismayed, Our disillusionment displayed; We’re in deep **** be ready to wade. There’s no lust, no zest for life; There’s no trust, when there is strife. I see strife aplenty enough; I see many are acting tough. Hardened hearts that have come apart, Forced to live like this, playing a part. Sold! The entire, impoverished lot; Sold to the men of the black hand, The string-pullers, crafting the whole plot. The world is being auctioned off, And you are the merchandise, You are fuel for the enterprise. You might not believe what I’ve just conceived; Mark me as read, a fake ‘message received’. You might look away, maybe take a day off; I won’t, I can’t, I mustn’t. There’s no time for going soft.
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May 26, 2019
May 26, 2019 at 5:02 AM UTC
Sold
My life, my labour, my lineage; My time - a favour, a privilege. My very existence, up for sale; Watch, as democracy gets impaled. Sold off, bought by the highest bidder; Out in the cold, caught in a blizzard. Meanwhile, loyalties are on sale, Lives are sabotaged, set up to fail. Born, reared and raised inhaling dust, Told to vote, to do so’s a must. Led to the edge by the undead, Fueled by secrets best left unsaid. Sworn in, cheered on, values betrayed, Victors portrayed, losers dismayed, Our disillusionment displayed; We’re in deep **** be ready to wade. There’s no lust, no zest for life; There’s no trust, when there is strife. I see strife aplenty enough; I see many are acting tough. Hardened hearts that have come apart, Forced to live like this, playing a part. Sold! The entire, impoverished lot; Sold to the men of the black hand, The string-pullers, crafting the whole plot. The world is being auctioned off, And you are the merchandise, You are fuel for the enterprise. You might not believe what I’ve just conceived; Mark me as read, a fake ‘message received’. You might look away, maybe take a day off; I won’t, I can’t, I mustn’t. There’s no time for going soft.
Getting really tired of this ******* life
Jdelia420
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24/M/Malta
May 26, 2019
May 26, 2019 at 5:02 AM UTC
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