On Labor Day

On Labor Day, some stores are closed
And many catch a break
By getting paid for staying home,
No penalty at stake.

I guess it’s kind of strange
That this time off’s a welcome perk
For a day that honors workers – 
That is irony at work.

But there always are some laborers
Who never get to stop,
Which includes those gals in labor
Who are just about to pop.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Wolf Avatar
September 4, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Ha, ha, ha! That last stanza came out of nowhere for me. ~ January cold & sweet, September labor ~ in the heat
Flood Avatar
September 3, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Ha ha… enjoyed the whole thing, Ilene, but loved that last stanza ;-)
Cunningham Avatar
September 3, 2024 at 12:40 AM
Lol, you're right Ilene, no partying for them, we'll not yet anyway. Tom
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