I'd feel better about blistered hands
If in fact their work be useful
And with lasting lush result
Not that the garbage men be slighted
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The first few lines of this pen brought to mind a Dennis The Menace cartoon from long... LONG ago! :) lol! ! He proudly announced to his parents (his mom I think) that he wanted to be a garbage man when he became a grown-up... when (she) asked why, his response was Then no one will care how I smell... if only the world could be that accepting... just a thought... :)
Blistered hands are to be looked upon with pride if they are used for giving a face lift to the disfigured and ruined Earth by clearing the heap of garbage or planting trees and making it verdant and clean! Simple acts of love and concern can make a vital difference.... Enjoyed this fine write! !