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One Man’s Greed

Saturday, January 22, 2022

However, could I have what I need? When I can’t suffice one man’s greed. Day after day, I work harder. Notes slip away, it gets tougher. For how could I give what they need? When I can’t suffice one man’s greed. Life for another. Dreams to forget. Energy’s faltered, all have been spent. What if […]

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Chains ‘Round He

Friday, January 21, 2022

A man is born but free, ’till they wrap chains ’round he. There’s God! His Will be done. There’s the Law, a tyrant’s gun. No sex before the vow. Keep toiling, here and now! A few plans to indulge, for pocket’s barely bulge. Now he’s spent; dull and gray, thinkin’ ’bout good old days… When […]

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