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Kethry
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

0 posted 2000-08-27 01:44 AM


They hired my mind
seduced by words kind
collected my flesh by default

now I spend all my days
in this growing rat maze
away from the sun, in work's vault

they gave me some tasks
I did more than they asked
but they expected, my soul from me

and my hate of this place
leads to my disgrace
and oh, how I yearn to be free!

I travel in fright
both morning and night
like sheep or cattle called in

to meet needs of the body
my work is now shoddy
and I long for a place, I can win

but soon I'll be leaving
and I won't be grieving
the loss of this life called to be

and then I'll have fun
earn a place in the sun,
be quit of this corporate slav'ry.



"It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures;
but it is the loss that shapes the image,
gathers the flowers weaves the garland."-

© Copyright 2000 Lynne Dale - All Rights Reserved
Mark Bohannan
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song
1 posted 2000-08-27 01:48 AM


I know all too well where this came from and even sat in one of those corporate chairs for awhile.  I spent 18 years in the corporate world and broke away more than a year ago....and whew......hope to never have to go back.  Life is too short for all that.

Great read.

JnR4eva
Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 377
Bronx, NY
2 posted 2000-08-27 02:17 AM


i think just about 91%(made up statistic)of the working class can agree with u on this one...im in school right now so  i can not put my two cents in about this but i loved the way this poem flowed and the meaning behind it.  

"my love is my motivation
my love is my inspiration
perception of this poem
is your interpretation"
-- rlt



Kethry
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082
Victoria Australia
3 posted 2000-08-27 03:41 AM


Mark- Thanks for your comment. So glad you could relate, but are out of the rat race.

JnR4eva - Thanks for stopping by and the positive comments.

Be well
Kethry


"It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures;
but it is the loss that shapes the image,
gathers the flowers weaves the garland."-

Eilidh
Junior Member
since 2000-08-27
Posts 30

4 posted 2000-08-27 05:05 AM


I'm a rat in a maze thoughtout my days
and cattle going home.
I hate that place. I want to escape
I ***** and moan and groan..
_________________________
OKay, I'm not paid to write poetry.  Very good Kethry.  I sum up us corporate Slaves beautifully.


"There are times in life a kindred spirit comes along. Hold onto those people. They are what makes this life worth living."- Anon

Eilidh
Junior Member
since 2000-08-27
Posts 30

5 posted 2000-08-27 05:08 AM


Sorry, that was meant to be You sum up us..ETC.  I think I need sleep.
Kethry
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082
Victoria Australia
6 posted 2000-08-27 06:13 AM


Eilidh,
Thank you for your kind comments. I haven't seen you before. Are you new to passions? If so welcome.

Be well
Kethry


"It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures;
but it is the loss that shapes the image,
gathers the flowers weaves the garland."-

Eilidh
Junior Member
since 2000-08-27
Posts 30

7 posted 2000-08-28 08:00 AM


I'm an avid reader here, but rarely comment or post my own poems.  Most of them are just plain bad.

"There are times in life a kindred spirit comes along. Hold onto those people. They are what makes this life worth living."- Anon

Kethry
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082
Victoria Australia
8 posted 2000-08-28 08:32 AM


Your comments or your poems. in either case post them anyway. The comments will tell you whether you're on the right track.

Be well
Kethry


"It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures;
but it is the loss that shapes the image,
gathers the flowers weaves the garland."-

Sudhir Iyer
Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943
Mumbai, India : now in Belgium
9 posted 2000-08-28 08:41 AM


Hey Kethry,

This is wonderful writing...

WOW...

regards,
sudhir

Kethry
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082
Victoria Australia
10 posted 2000-08-28 08:51 AM


Sudhir, thank you, so nice that we are both awake at the same time.  

Be well
Kethry

"It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures;
but it is the loss that shapes the image,
gathers the flowers weaves the garland."-

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