Their bent backs are a form of life’s appreciation for years of their hard work, their eyes are just as generous and kind as their words. They smell of fresh soil and love. They tie their babies to their backs and work from dawn until sunset. They carry buckets of water to and fro to save the day. And no, there is no payment for any of this. Pay is a husband coming home and expecting more and more. Expecting his wife to give birth, raise the child, dig the soil, work on the farms, carry the water, feed the animals, cook and feed him. At times this woman does receive a payment: that is, her
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