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Scene from an abandoned farm in Deuel County, South Dakota:

Like numberless others, the farm stands forgotten and forlorn,

Waiting for a rebirth that will never come.

The work clothes in the garage are still hanging.

On nails, where the last tenant left them.

The insects and the weather has turned them into tatters,

In due course the whole farm will return to the soil.

The soil which once nourished it.

Time must have a stop.

There is a time each of us must hang up our clothes.

One last time, a time to let it all go,

A time to let time flow on without us,

Untroubled by the eddies of our lives.


First posted June 10, 2008 on FITK


AI re-write:

Subject: Cleaning and Organization of the Garage

Dear Team,

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to bring to your attention the current state of the work clothes in the garage left by the previous tenant. Unfortunately, they have been left hanging for an extended period of time and are now in tatters due to the impact of insects and weather.

It is essential that we address this situation promptly. I kindly request that someone take charge of removing and disposing of these clothes. Additionally, we should take this opportunity to organize and clean the garage to ensure that it is maintained in a better condition moving forward.

Please let me know if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on this matter. I appreciate your attention to this task.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Best regards,