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At The Strawfields, 2
[after Exodus 5]
(dedicated to all employees of all call centers)
Strawfield task master now, I supervise
the Hebrew slaves here. For the most part, they
work as we have directed, and obey
orders. But, sometimes (I think) that their eyes
dare to flash hatred of their slavery
and of Pharaoh's ambitious policy
of new construction up and down the Nile.
These slaves ought to embrace, and not revile,
their part in our nation's economy.
The cities and the monuments that we
erect, according to our ancient style,
improve our lives, and wealth, and destiny.
And any slave is fortunate to be
included, nor should seek delivery
from this---it gives them job security.
