Word Play

He stood atop the fortress wall
And looked out across the middle class
And found a little hamlet
To belly up and blast
For having too many peasants
who worked both night and day

“I’ll have to take away those rights,
and cut your pension, too–it’s what
so many others want; it’s what we have to do.”

So Peter peasant packed his bags
and headed for the gate,
“I’ll have to move my family some
because teaching here has cost
me far more than what I make.”