Labor Is a Blessing and a Curse

Music: Prelude #16 from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2. By J.S. Bach. Sequenced by Yo Tomita.

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Labor is a blessing and a curse, As one must work to live and live to work. Better jobs to get up for or worse, On the whole, with none you'd go berserk. Remember, then, that dignity requires Doing, working, laboring -- a role As giver, as attendant to desires You recognize within some common soul. If you liked this poem, vote for it on Yahoo Buzz by clicking on the icon below.