Tom Wright Poet Lyric

Hired Hand

Hired Hand
6-8-2016

Some people work hard but can also be lazy,
Thinking one person can be both, isn’t so crazy.
Being an early bird, may not be to his liking,
Even though his physique could be called striking;

Early risers generally, are the ones to get ahead,
Not those who choose to stay snuggled in bed.
Hard work, I’ve been told, has never killed a soul,
He’ll never accumulate much in terms of a bankroll.

To follow instructions seems to make him squirm,
Thinking he should be boss not someone’s worm?
But he’s more than willing and has a good heart,
His dilemma is getting here, at work time, to start.

My day started at seven and he’s not here at noon,
He’ll tell a pitiful story that will make me swoon.
He likely wonders why he can’t find steady work,
Perhaps it’s just because he’s an undisciplined jerk.

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