Slavery

[dukealien]

Slavery


I’ll grant that I’m a slave
  to my possessions–
But don’t forget that they
  are slaves to me.

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(Back from several weeks' infatuation with a new toy.  But not really back, just waiting while The Toy plays a longer composition...)

[Mark A Becker]

Slavery
I’ll grant that I’m a slave
  to my possessions–
But don’t forget that they
  are slaves to me.

Hey duke-

The title, at first glance, seemed totally inappropriate for the FUN forum. Then one reads the actual poem.

More of an obsession, really, but that wouldn't have had the same impact.

Thanks for the relief,
Mark

[Tiger the Lion]

Slavery


I’ll grant that I’m a slave
  to my possessions–
But don’t forget that they
  are slaves to me.

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(Back from several weeks' infatuation with a new toy.  But not really back, just waiting while The Toy plays a longer composition...)

L3 is interesting in that it could be the N who doesn't forget, or it could be the N asking the reader not to forget. (I read it as the latter) Not sure if the ambiguity was intentional. Does the em dash play a part? I'm asking as a grammar question.

[Namyh]

dukealien - I liked this. Too bad our possessions don't have free will to get rid of us while we never forget them when they're gone........"Rosebud!". LOL. Namyh