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The Future Awaits You!

Work has got to be done!

By Anna TorresPublished 3 months ago 1 min read
The Future Awaits You!
Photo by JOHN TOWNER on Unsplash

You Can Do It!

Pull up your trousers and double-tie your sneakers

Work has got to be done!

History won't wait for you or your incompetence

No more questions, get down to work

No more answers so shut your mouth

The future awaits your brilliant choices

Stop waiting in line and hurry up to catch the southern train

Work hard and be rewarded!

Come and join us as we assemble together!

Be one of us and you'll be worthwhile

Wishes won't save you from the gutter

Spells won't rescue you from prison walls

Prayer won't provide for your family

Belief won't elevate you from poverty

Wait in line with us and you'll be free

It's your own fault you're suffering!

Change your skin color and join us

Alter your background and be one of us

Lose yourself and come with us

You Can Do It!

Work has got to be done!

These fields won't work themselves

Heavy labor awaits those who are ready

Dreams will not suffice!

Repeat after me: Dreams will not suffice!

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About the Creator

Anna Torres

I’m a 39-year old mother and student. I love reading, metal music, and writing. I have begun writing again since 2021

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