Thank God for the working man (poem)
Posted: Friday, February 17, 2006
by David Tanguay
They say Paul Bunyan could really swing an axe.
When those trees needed mov’in, he would make them move.
John Henry was another legend, who could lay down the tracts.
Today - to list’en to that cold steel ring, - The young would say he was Really in the groove.
Muscle and blood, sweat and tears! Was the major composition - of The men - who built this land.
Our skyscrapers, - bricks, laid down-with such perfection It took not a formal education - for labor always had - the upper hand.
For these men with callused hands, were reflections of the Lord’s Love and affection.
The next time you walk down a city sidewalk. - take time to see, A work of art - which did not require, - a college degree The working man,-giv’en little recognition, and little reward.
I only hope this poem, brings some historical accord.
We may not read about them in the headline news.
For the big news to them, after a hard day’s work, - is “Happy Hour" and consuming the booze.
God bless, -- and thank you, -- f or the working man
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)You said it well. Our nations were built by the working man. Those in power and those with money should try to understand that without the working man, they would have nothing.Please log in to respond to this comment.
Really nice poem David. Both you and that bonnet have been very consistent over the years. One things for sure, if they ever need your DNA, they'll know right where to go.:)Please log in to respond to this comment.I don't understand what your saying here DavidPlease log in to respond to this comment.I was just saying your still advocating for the working guys 5 years later, that's very consistent, and the cap is the same, so if it's the same one you had 5 years ago there is plenty of your DNA on it. Just a haha.Please log in to respond to this comment.
Muscle and blood, sweat and tears! How true it is............Nice poemPlease log in to respond to this comment.Thanks Mike, hard workers like you know this to be truePlease log in to respond to this comment.
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