Laying red brick

Apparently I was too thick,

To do much at school,

So here I am,

Running out of spit,

The sun a devil,

Staring me down,

A worker in the dirt,

Laying red brick.

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In a town I don't know,

Work is where I go,

Labouring hands,

Can never be sick.

The house getting dark,

My candle losing wick,

I'll start early tomorrow,

Laying red brick.

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Ought I feel something,

Beside stark heat,

Unable to sleep,

Those the Gods punish,

First turn brainsick,

I’m only angry,

To be here still,

Laying red brick.