On Labor Day

On Labor Day we celebrate The workers of the world, Quite often with a big parade Where banners are unfurled. But there’s another Labor Day Which every mother’s sworn Is more important; it’s the day On which a baby’s born. For labor’s a generic term Although, for what it’s worth, The toughest labor I have known Is that of giving birth. So happy Labor Day to all No matter what your work, Whether brand-new wailing baby Or parade’s your well-earned perk.