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What Has It Gotten Us? (Free verse) by Dovina
Before we were free
We awaited his call
We served him, had manners
Received his kind gifts
Now that weâre free
We can call anytime
We can ask him to dinner
And pick up the check
We can say any word
Discuss any subject
Drive any tractor
And change our flat tires
And through all the change
When evening comes
We can put on a dress
And stand there all pretty
While he opens the door
That dress hasnât changed
Only in style
It still opens doors
Of backstages and limos
And Room 324
At the Holiday Inn
But the cell phone rings
Nakamotoâs flown in
Wants to meet right away
âSorry âbout that
In the old days Iâd stayâ
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