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time for jake | Poem

 
 
 
 

time for jake
 

this time my time your time

next time out of time

respecting time our own and others

when one is thirsty

a plumber's time is worth more than a doctor's time

when the children are angry

a child care giver is worth more than a lawyer

all time spent doing work you hate

is slave labor time

one choosing slave labor out of compassion

is respect time
 

- Abuela Musica
13 April 2000

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