Life?
Scott Gayes

The owner readied for the sale
My sale;
Two choices: Stay,
Or die
The struggle for freedom

                           But what freedom is
                        A life lived on the run?

                                                       We were washed like animals
                                                                     Jailed in out heritage
                                                      Like the animals displayed in a circus

Suited up in our best rags
We were brought out
To have our lives sold

                        False hopes: Can I leave
                        Let my tale be told?

                                                     A tale of misery and suffering

                        Auctioneer: Going once, twice, sold.

                             Freedom... no.

Life.... yes,
But not a life
Meant to be lived

                                     slavery