poetry

The Rat Race

Living to work Working to live, An unbalanced circle That takes more than it gives. Struggling to make it Through another day, Too tired at the end To enjoy the pay. Hidden from the sun Shut behind closed doors, Saddling ourselves with baggage That pulls us to the floor. A dozen squeaks of hate For every squeak of joy, And the constant question in the background Surely life must mean more.

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