wash your rice

when you’re weak and can barely eat
wash your rice

when you stumble through your first sushi attempt
wash your rice

when the heat is stifling and there’s horchata to be made
wash your rice

when the arroz con leche is for dinner
wash your rice

when you need to stretch the frijoles
wash your rice

when the grocery bill doubles
when the world boils over
when you need something to stick to your ribs

wash your rice
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