I Have Served

I am ground to dust I am put on the plate I am put where I belong The weight is never lifted off of me The cogs keep me from moving I am pierced by the hot rods They go through my mouth muffling my voice I have no identity I am marked by my owner I am faceless I resign to my fate I am stripped of my limbs So I can be easier to handle My teeth are removed so I can't bite I get punished for fighting back I have served my purpose I serve my purpose I serve