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Like Sheep To The Slaughter

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Like sheep to the slaughter they come in their masses,
The train a transporter to evil morasses,
Herded together, like cattle in trucks
Or birds of a feather, configured like ducks.

The grasses of commerce on which they all feed
Driving them onward, fulfilling their need,
They follow their leader, no question or doubts
No sound from their lips, no murmur or shouts.

They give all they can, even small cogs are greased,
Despite the best plan they’ll all end up fleeced,
At the end of the day with the fall of the sun,
He herds them all up, his job now is done.

 

 

 


 

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The statue is called Paternoster and is by Elizabeth Frink and was unveiled in 1975.

The photograph was taken by the contest host Cricketjeff

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  • Violet Blossom
    May 29

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    Oh, a truly marvelous poem with grand rhyming and images. You must be proud of this one, surely.


  • myrataal silver member
    May 27

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    Gongratulations on the Silver ...

    and I am wondering now: perhaps he is the black sheep of the royal family? They leading, where he follows Who knows ...


  • cricketjeff gold member
    May 27
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    As so often one of the sheep on the way to evil, great.

  • judyjudyjudy
    May 22

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    You make the sheep sound quite noble and heroic, stoic in fact. but these sheep are far from foolish or docile. They are on a mission, performing a service.

    Reads nicely and flows well.


  • paw-writer silver member
    May 14

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    This is a very interesting and thought provoking write, though I'm not sure of its meaning. I like your take on the picture. Nice job! Patty

    . Rewarded 4


  • frownsnfreckles
    May 14

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    They give all they can, even small cogs are greased,
    Despite the best plan they’ll all end up fleeced,

    yes, a good description here of the modern workforce I feel, especially teachers lol

    . Rewarded 4


  • XxTwigxX
    May 14

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    That was interesting, I really enjoyed to read it. at first I thought it was about the jews in the holocaust, but maybe not?? But it was alright anyway..

    . Rewarded 4


  • libithina
    May 14

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    Accolades with this stunning write..saying so much in this..so many fleecings of one kind or another..
    fat cap of capitalism reaps it all Brilliant s s s Lib

  • Woodchuck4400 silver member
    May 14

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    Cubical sheep? What an excellant take on the prompt. The rhyme and flow were very well done. Very best wishes in the contest.

    . Rewarded 4


  • kiwigirljacks gold member
    May 14

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    Now this could apply to many situations.. the corporate grind, atrocities in history...

    Excellent write Sue! I see your muse is doing you proud!


  • arafura
    May 13
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    Chilling... but true! Great work poet. Good luck in the contest!


  • Patpowersnoshoepoet gold member
    May 13

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    I liked how your talent came alive in this! Good picture and a good poem sharing some interesting thoughts. Good luck in the contest!!


  • DLC-Jem
    May 13

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    SmileAn intrigueing rhyme Sue, definitely one that makes the mind work. I like things that do that. Definitely worthy of some beanie bunnies

  • Bob Fox
    May 13

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    interseting

    And I never really gave it a thought. But now i do and it could apply to times in history as well. Nicely penned


  • greatrix
    May 13
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    Nice!

    Pretty good, first poem i've been inclined to comment on!


  • BuriedTreasures silver member
    May 13

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    Excellent portrayal of the picture!!
    Well Done & Best of luck in the contest!

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