Poem: IDENTITY TAG

I wear it
Another emblem
Of modern imperialism
And willing servitude
That humanity in
In her usual vanity
Has replaced
Slavery with

I’m compelled to
Wear it
Proudly, or poignantly
The symbolism of
Of human asset
That I have come
To become

Yes, I wear it
Like
A dog’s tag
That my master
My peek at
And call me
By my name
In a pretentious show
Of familiarity
Or feigned recognition

I must wear it
To avoid the threat
Or application of sanctions
To show my loyalty
To the brand, or idea

I must wear it
My name tag
My identity badge