 |
A disgruntled former slave speaks out
Lazy
by nomi338
|
|
|
I have toiled in dark coal mines
To provide your home with heat
Forced to go hungry at times
While you never failed to eat
I have tended to your crops
So, you could increase your wealth
I have worked until I dropped
Forced to pray for your good health
I have suffered your abuse
And I dared not to object
You say I'm of little use
Deserving of no respect
Your memory must be gone
Your mind a little hazy
After all the work I've done
How dare you call me lazy
|
Author Notes
Image taken from the internet and renamed Former Slave.
There is no axe grinding here. As the holiday Juneteenth is approaching I was reminded of how some called former slaves lazy because they took a few minutes to rest up and relax.
|
|
©
Copyright 2024.
nomi338
All rights reserved.
nomi338
has granted FanStory.com, its affiliates and its syndicates non-exclusive rights to display this work. |
