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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Good write and tribute to those who still have to work while the majority are on leave.
Yes, so many have to work on a day that's intended for workers to have a day off. Granted, emergency and hospital employees are needed 24/7, but still it just doesn't seem right. Thanks for reading and your comment Goldfinch. ; )
A fine write , I appreciate this very much
Thanks WL, I'm glad you appreciate it. ; )
A fine write. Not Labor Day in UK though! We add those 'u's too - Labour.
Thanks for reading orchidee. Do you have a holiday in the UK for workers?
Well, we have certain 'Bank Holidays' they're called.
It's good to remember those people who provide essential services no matter what day the calendar says!
Brilliant tribute!
Thank you for this warm poem. even though I did not work the whole day.
But you did work. Thank you ; )
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