Flicker of Hope

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The abyss so deep so profound
It didn't thwart our efforts
It made us strong of mind
Gave us a sense of unity
To see thru the light
At the end of this
endless Tunnel
this is today,but yesterday's
Gone by recalling a time
When our bodies ached
Working 16 hour days 
16 hour nights at 50 cents
Working long tedious hours
Without a break and getting fired 
For unknown reasons 
No protection  or job security
Low wages day in and day out
Our clothes reeked of sweat
Our hearts cry out to deaf ears
And Our souls bled
We held the bastion
And the flicker of hope
As we stood shoulder to shoulder
Man woman child
Reclaiming and the denouncing
Those who wanted to break up
Our beloved union 1199 Seiu
Call it what you may
This is a message of hope 
Unity sacrifice and survival
Brothers and sisters
United we stand 
Divided we fall.                                                           
And die.                                                                         
The fight will continue...                                                   
   



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   A.Camacho jr.
    1996-2015                                   
                                                         

   
    


      


                           This was an opening monologue that I recited
                                     For job security and cutbacks
                                                In Harlem,NY
                                     For ratification of a contract
                      For 1199 SEIU Health care workers national union
                          Attended by hundreds of workers and city officials
                                   The struggles and the fight continues
                                                    Thank you

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Eve Roper

Date: 4/3/2015 9:05:00 AM

So well said, a 7 , they do hear with deaf ear, and only think about themselves. Blessings and a Happy Easter

Tonytocaa Camacho
Date: 4/3/2015 9:50:00 AM

Thank you Eve for your understanding your comments and your eyes that see the light,hugs to you Tony;-))

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 4/3/2015 8:08:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your verse this morning!I'm a healthcare worker to & all of us are SO underpaid, it's a real shame people do not understand the value of human kindness until they need to be bathed etc. Nothing is worth more than a heart that understands and doesn't cause embarrassment because they klnow we are all just human. Light & Love

Tonytocaa Camacho
Date: 4/3/2015 8:45:00 AM

Debbie I'm with you and thank you I think we as healthcare workers we understand I think the ones that we have to get to are the politicians and those decision-making makers that Are looking out for themselves and not the workers ,that are taking care of the needy the sick and destitute.. So many issues I can't even count them.I'm with you.heaven help them when they need that kind of care,peace n love n happy Easter

Kp Nunez

Date: 4/2/2015 11:11:00 AM

Inspired write, Tony. It is good that you can use your poetry for something that will serve your group. I believe this subject, I have also touched on in one of my writes, The Color of Our Blood. All the best. Kim :)

Tonytocaa Camacho
Date: 4/2/2015 11:44:00 AM

Thanks Kim,all the best to you peace and blessings..tonytocaa