Let them work

Nobles, Michael

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Let Them Work By Michael Nobles “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” 13th 4mendment United States Consiitution Today, I went to work holding my own chain I work, but I don’t get paid I work, but I don’t choose my job I work, but I cannot vote I work, but I better not protest Today, I went to work holding my owa chain If I’m sick, I work If it rains, I work Extreme heat, extreme cold, I work When no one else shows up, I work Today I went to work holding my own chain I work to grow and cook my own food, but I don’t choose what I eat I work to make and wash my clothes, but I don’t choose what I wear I work so the toilets flush and the lights stay on, but it’s not my home I work so they don’t have to, but I don’t want to Today, I went to work holding my own chain I let go; let them work

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