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Shade Tree Time

"It's shade tree time" he used to say Just as the work was done It’s time to rest, for old men’s heads Far from the roasting sun He'd have a seat, light up a smoke And tell a joke or two Then fall asleep, while we all think what now are we to do?

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Date: 1/4/2022 11:07:00 PM
Justin…that is a beautiful poem and beautiful memory! What a cool individual saying “Shade tree time” he sounds like he was a character! Love it ! Debx
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Justin Clason
Date: 1/5/2022 2:08:00 AM
Thank you! He was a character for sure.

Book: Reflection on the Important Things