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Work Hazard

The occupations you choose to devote your time to.
Choosing an occupation is something you have to be mature to do.
Life’s time is devoted to you.
An occupation worthy of Life’s time, will choose you.
Only time will tell if these words are TRUE.
So how hazardous is your work to the real you?
Eye to eye contact reveals the mask you use.
Has the depth of the ripple effect, affected you?
Honestly me too…

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Every piece comes from someone serving a sentence. Every piece reminds you they are so much more than that.

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