"Free Riding Ode"


Rice fills the granary, three coins per jin,
Farmers toil diligently, their labor hard,
People feast abundantly, this is the hardship of free-riding farmers;
Pork on the table, herders lose resources to sustain life,
Citizens enjoy three meals a day, this is the difficulty of free-riding pig farms;
Humble dwelling, rent far lighter than mortgage,
Residents find stability, this is the benefit of free-riding landlords;
Public transportation, vehicle costs far below national subsidies,
Travelers move freely, this is the advantage of free-riding travel;
Ride-hailing, fares hard to match vehicle wear and tear,
Passengers worry-free, this is the toil of free-riding drivers;
Raising children, tuition far less than government subsidies,
Children learn under the care, this is the grace of free-riding education;
Seeking medical treatment, medication costs less than insurance aid,
Patients stay healthy, this is the virtue of free-riding healthcare;
Starting a business, venture capital supports IPO journeys,
Entrepreneurs thrive, this is the power of free-riding capital.
Every penny spent is a burden on the era’s dividends;
Every sip and bite enjoyed depends on the trust of all beings.
Alas! Ever since the happiness of ten thousand families, it is not the effort of one alone,
But the collective effort of the world, that brings peace year after year.
This is not a cunning profit, but the way of the great Dao,
Ultimately serving the people, this is an unchanging principle for eternity.
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