The Duty to Remain Hid
Jack’s garage was the first office of its kind,
and as such had no authority at the onset
(‘Gar, ages ago!’).
It was the job of Jack, John, and Jim —
according to J’moms
— to create the power or right
to enforce J’sons’ obedience.
‘By entreaty, threat, ultimatum —
like Greek heroes, in one statement
— now, or . . .!’ Jackie, Jane, and Jemima implored.
It is necessary, Jackie,
that every squatter, Jane,
stands by himself, Jemima,
and rests upon
his own understanding of his duty.
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