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Created on: September 30, 2008
Although I hide my eyes
from the powers-that-be
what they can't see
is my free will.
Although I keep my hands
from the great American pie,
I steal a glance
at the workers bands.
When the master says, "Work!"
I have no choice,
but he can't pluck
my hidden voice.
Like a rose that was
and ever shall be,
our heritage of truth
shall forever be free.
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