So he works
sitting at his desk.
Long after his time
the statue sits
with flickering eyes
and dancing hands.

So he works.
his family far away.
He loves them
more than words express
but he cannot go
for he is shackled
by the values of society.

So he works.
waiting for the jailer
to give him his five minutes
so he can relieve the loneliness within
for just a moment
only to be dragged back
and left by himself again.

So he works.