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UNFREEDOM
A poem by Dr.
James D. Livingston
Free electrons that change
their location
Can conduct, which has some application
But bound ones do a lot
Staying in the same spot
Through electrical polarization
These electrons that stay in
their place
Can refract, slowing light's frantic pace
They can store energy
And transmit some AC
While avoiding conduction's rat race
By refracting with rules set
by Snell
They internal reflection compel
So down fibers of glass
Information can pass
It's a job bound electrons do well
It's the free ones that get
the attention
While the bound ones, avoiding pretension,
Do their jobs day and night
And steadfastly hold tight
So at least they deserve equal
mention!
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