Tiles of clay
Upon the roofs
One by one
And two by two.
Master crafters
Climb so high
Birds of prey
Just pass them by.
Scorching sun
Pouring rain
They make repairs
They don’t complain.
They stop for lunch
A bowl of soup
A cigarette
At times will do.
Coffee strong
Sunlight bright
Days go by
In warm sunlight.
Lots of laughs
Cheers for friends
They gather together
Again and again.
A soccer game
On Friday nights
An ice cold beer
Makes their whole night.
A cooler filled
With shrimp and cod
They love their fish
Stone crabs and scrod.
Hands are calloused
Hearts are soft
More work to come
Their fingers crossed.
Belief in God
Their cherished rule
Taught long ago
To use their tools.
Fathers, sons
Moms and girls
Portugal
A different world.
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