The slaves of old were bound,
By cold metal chains on their hands
And the heavy ball of iron at their feet.
The slaves of today were bound,
By a few pieces of paper
On which endless terms and conditions were written.
The slaves of old were to be seen but not to be heard.
They dare not complain,
For fear of being whipped or badly hurt.
The slaves of today do not fare any better.
They could not act nor speak freely,
For fear of breaking their rice bowl or being jailed.
The slaves of old had Abraham Lincoln, William Wilberforce
And several others who worked tirelessly to free them.
Yet, who is there,
To stand up for the slaves of today?
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