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His Life and Times

A day laborer was he
His diet, stale bread
   and weak tea

Hadn't much to say
for he wasn't well-spoken

Never took a break
'til he was already broken

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Indiana Shaw

November 2, 2019 at 7:07 AM

Treat like mules and how sad are their lives, a nice pointed write Gershon . . .

Gershon Wolf

November 4, 2019 at 1:42 PM

That's right, like mules they are treated, too often. Thanks, Indiana! :) gw

Timothy Mcguire

October 30, 2019 at 7:28 PM

Some of the best workers I've seen are day laborers Gershon

Gershon Wolf

November 4, 2019 at 1:41 PM

Well, certainly you are right, Timothy. 'Unskilled' laborers can be great workers, hard workers. Yet too often they used up and spat out by employers! Thanks for the observation, so true! Warm wishes, Gershon

Hello There

October 30, 2019 at 3:08 PM

Now, that is a reality too many have known. Sad truth you've penned here, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf

October 30, 2019 at 5:04 PM

Yeah, it's sad, sadder, saddest, alright... Thanks, Gershon

Ilene Bauer

October 30, 2019 at 3:07 PM

i like the rhythm and the rhyme of this one, gershon! you've said it very well...

Gershon Wolf

October 30, 2019 at 5:03 PM

Thanks a million, Ilene. Good to know that you like the way this one moves. Warmest wishes, Gershon

Chris Green

October 30, 2019 at 12:31 PM

Sad my friend and I am sure there are many like this who just exists. that is why we should be nice to everyone the best we can.

Gershon Wolf

October 30, 2019 at 2:57 PM

That's right. Treat everyone --- everyone --- with dignity! Man is made in the image of God, after all. Thank you, Chris! Cheers, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

October 30, 2019 at 9:38 AM

I am relating to this one today in a big way!

Gershon Wolf

October 30, 2019 at 11:25 AM

I can imagine that you can relate to this one right now... And while I am happy to see you commenting again ('writing sentences,' as you've put it), as well as happy for your feedback here---I sincerely hope that soon you will relate to this poem in a strictly intellectual sense!! Healing wishes, Gershon

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