Job Preston
Job Preston's Struggle: A Melodic Tale of Dignity and Shadows
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Gruffled Job Preston toiling in the sunset
Job Preston is laboring or working strenuously as the sun sets.
Gathering wood to build a fire
He is collecting wood to create a fire.
Sherbet calls out "Job, boy, are ya done yet?"
Sherbet calls out to Job, inquiring if he has finished his task.
"My sneaker's got a flattened tire"
Sherbet mentions a problem with his sneaker, specifically a flattened tire.
He shuffles his mind til things feel more kind
Job adjusts his thoughts to find comfort or understanding in the situation.
Then presses his ear to the floor
He places his ear on the floor, suggesting a keen interest in what's happening around him.
He strain with his jaw, suppress hem and haw
Job exerts effort, possibly mentally, to listen attentively, suppressing any hesitations or uncertainties.
So that he can hear their rapport
He aims to hear the communication or exchange between others.
Now twice more
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Hands like candles melting from the inside
Description of Job's hands resembling melting candles from within.
Moles like shovels underfoot
Reference to moles underfoot, possibly emphasizing challenges or obstacles in his path.
Big long line ends with such a thin ride
A long line ends with a thin ride, suggesting limitations or constrained options.
You can only go where you've been put
One can only go where they've been placed, indicating restrictions or predetermined paths.
He shuffles his mind til things feel more kind
Job repeats the act of adjusting his thoughts for comfort.
Then presses his ear to the floor
He listens intently again by placing his ear to the floor.
He strain with his jaw, suppress hem and haw
Job strains and suppresses any hesitation or indecision to understand the ongoing communication.
So that he can hear their rapport
He seeks to hear the rapport or interaction once more.
Now once more
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Forsaken lawyers playing games in moonlight
Forsaken lawyers engage in games under moonlight, potentially breaking the law.
Shaking hands to break the law
They shake hands as a symbolic gesture to violate the law.
Those with dignity, to you I say "gesundheit"
A message to those with dignity, possibly sarcastically wishing them "gesundheit" (German for health), implying their actions might be questionable.
Quaking hands that stir the straw
Trembling hands disturb straw, indicating nervous or agitated behavior.
Feel the fear before the fall
A sense of fear preceding a potential downfall.
Don't let em hear you down the hall
Advice not to let others hear you down the hall, possibly suggesting secrecy or caution.
Stifling the big guffaw
Suppressing a loud laugh to avoid drawing attention.
Now no more
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