They would tell you they prefer solitude
working from dawn to dusk
hard work, back breaking work
most of them stay away from phones,
they communicate with simple head nods
an occasional wave
When social rules require them to be around others
they go to weddings, funerals, etc
but they do so grudgingly
There they gather in groups,
circles outside of churches and funeral homes
they share a handshake, but few words
keeping to themselves
protecting each other's privacy
sharing little
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