July 14, 2010

#505 shovel blisters

an october day in july
perfect weather for yardwork
remembering my father
and i am darkened
how did he know everything
how did he work so hard
i mow and weed, and repair and build
then my watch tells me its hungry for a late lunch

in the bathroom i wash up
motivated by the type of sandwich
only hard work can build:
simple
unbeatable
while washing i notice my hands
darkened by oil and dirt
black arcs under nails
remembering my father
and i am brightened

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