Dignity

And the bane of pride

Conscription,
Or selling yourself to the mark

 

Powers that be,
Holding the keys in hand

 

Stepping upon,
The last hand holding on

 

But for what its worth,
And everything it isn't

 

Dignity is the bane of pride

 

Created upon an equality,
Less equal than it should be

 

Time is lost for such consequence
Or at a loss for more.

 

Conscription.
Sold to the mark.