As much as work describes me
I resist its total claim.
It's one book in the library
with others in the frame.
.
It's not that I resent my work
or treat it with disdain.
I do my best, try not to shirk,
I tolerate its strain.
.
The daily grind, I grin and bear;
there's value in its fibre.
But, I keep in mind, that without care,
I could be swallowed by this tiger.
.
With due regard and balanced ration,
labor hard and toil with passion.
.
© Tim Grace, 14 February 2011
(Revised: 3 October 2022)
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Tim Grace
A first impression has a lasting effect - it makes a notable difference. In a subtle way that’s who I am as a poet. A ‘first impression’ looking for the gentle ‘twist’ that draws attention to a novel observation.
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