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Date written: 03/02/2026

The Machinist


nose to the grindstone 
smudge of grease on his knuckles ~
blue-collar worker
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Daniel Avatar
March 2, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Totally true:)
Ibeh Avatar
March 2, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Thank you for visiting and commenting, Joanna:-)
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