100 Day Poetry Challenge Day 79 "New Slaves"

in steemitschoolpoetry •  7 years ago  (edited)

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I accepted this challenge from @d-pend to improve my writing skills in general. The original post is here

Artists today
Modern Kunta Kintes
They think they are John Blaze
But more like modern day slaves
Ridin each others waves
But more like Beyonce's surfboard
With suspect ways

Claiming Boss appeal
Bosses dont take 360 deals
Bosses stay independent
And grind for it
These artists' advance is spent
before they get it
When Kanye said slavery is a choice
This is what he meant

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He's a slave too
But back in the days
A slave didn't know he was a slave
Now we know
But it's okay as long as we get paid

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This is cool, the language is simple and easy and communicates a message clearly, without mincing words. Great job.

Your poem has a rap characteristics as well which is great, I think you were trying to chide black rappers who think they are legends if I'm right? I love your use of allusion, I also love the way you brought back telling history of the slave tendency back then really, I love your simple style too.