Woke up early this morning
This 2017 Labor Day
Since I’ve got the day off
I’ll stay home from work today
But many people
Their jobs an essential part
They still must work
With coffee their day will start
Doctors and nurses
In operating rooms
A Fireman battles a blaze
Canceling his lunch at noon
A Policeman on the move
Blue lights flashing from his car
Responds to an emergency
Some drunken fool in local bar
Our military personnel
No matter where they roam
Doing what they do
Wishing they were home
And others who sacrifice their time
This American holiday
Those who have to work
Thank you on this Labor Day
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