Labour Can Be Early

Labour can be

Work and wait

And not certainly

Deliver and quench

Labour can be

Diligent and decisive 

And not certainly

Sluggish and crippled

Labour can be

Equitable and rewarded

And not certainly 

Poor and excluded

Labour can be

Fixed and flexible

And not certainly

Flat and windy

Labour can be 

Fair and free

And not certainly

Dark and dreadful

Labour can be

Sumptuous and satisfying 

And not certainly 

Drunk and thirsty

Labour can be

Natured and nurtured

And not certainly

Greedy and grounded

Labour can be

Full and familiar

And not certainly

Empty and hostile

Labour can be 

Thoughtful and grateful

And not necessarily

Casual and grumpy