LIFE'S SLAVES (we all are to something)

English [Shakespearean] Sonnet

           

L I F E ‘ S   S L A V E S                                                         

A vassal, thrall, or bondsman, true we are;
some say, “A servant, lackey, minion, drudge …
adherent, devotee, to some slave tsar!”
All serving something, throughout life we trudge.
It may be work or to some art we’re tied;
so many are addicted to a drug …
then, far too often ruled by some set guide
we follow blindly, like a mindless slug.
Too many slaves of cold brutality,
that marriage to the wrong one locks away;
seems no escape from such despondency
when dragged while shackled, to their sad dismay.

Chained tight to something … whether man’s or God’s,
we’re slaves, because we’re all bound to life’s odds.


rw jenkins
   ©2015

Author's Note

Constructive critique is always welcome. : )

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'LIFE'S SLAVES
'Richard,
Ya know a person is made to find certain activities that use inner motivational giftings. I suppose that we just need to use our lives to equip others, help this world in some way. On the other hand selfish motives can really blind one to the plight or need of our fellow creatures all around our lives. Great write; made me think, ponder.
Blessings, to you.
Kathy

[Richard🖌]

Always, Lady Kathy 🥀

It's a most wondrously delightful pleasure to receive your intelligently understood and deeply touching words upon my ever grateful ear.

For every thought my humble words inspire, yours praise and gratify a bard's deepest hopes to reach another's heart, mind, and soul.

Bless you, Dear Poetess,
in this,our Autumn's colour-stroked beauty! ⁓ Richard 🍂

[Susan 🦋]

We are all chained to something...such a piece. Not sure if I can even do it justice.

[Richard🖌]

Isn't it the doggone truth.

Thanks for all the quick reviews!

[mattavelli]

I love it, Richard, such a pretty view of the world. Haha
Going in my favorites.

[Richard🖌]

Thought you might be partial to this one, Matt. : )
Thanks for the read and for making it one of your favorites, My Friend! 〜 Richard