Mining Diamonds

This ones for you - The opportunistic optimists, The pragmatist, The “we don’t have the money but here’s a kiss” Those that always feel their on the run, Who get excited when they see the sun, Those who need nothing to have some fun, Those who don’t make their own meals, Cos the kids leftovers are always for steals, Those who have ideas as opposed to ideals, Those who are thankful for life, Who have learned to survive, Who are happy to walk whilst others drive, Whose natural default is to thrive, Those who appreciate the small stuff, Whose childhood was more than rough, Who have perfected the art of a bluff, Who don’t really own much stuff, So this is to those that I call real people, Who rarely see themselves as equal, Who regardless of circumstances are always cheerful, Who wake up facing a daily upheaval, This is to you to say my thanks, Because you raise us up to be like tanks, To protect what’s important by closing ranks, To be naturally aware of whose on our flanks, So this is for the working masses, Because we’re the backbone of the upper classes, We have a go and take our chances, So to all of us - let's raise our glasses.