Arena gladiators
with their lives amuse us
liberty bought with blood
the last one is set free.
Slaves of silver mines
they crawl in tunnels dark
they live with the terror
of cave-ins and landslides .
Privilege of victory
marked by thriving slavery
of people subjugated.
The nameless galley slaves
unpaid naval oarsmen
chained to oars in battle
live or drown with the ship.
Slaves who serve the household
by bonded servitude
are bound to their masters
for their food and lodging.
Our state's territory
with empire's history
adorned with places conquered.