On the Job

On The Job In the misty morning light A parade of characters strolls on site. I sit there at my portal gate I check who is sick and those just late I see burly men, some strapping teens, lean muscled men in their tight blue jeans They get right to work with no messing around digging and plodding across the cold hard ground As midday rolls on, they are surprising to me how much work and commitment I see Do they work for simple praise of job, well done? Maybe sometimes, there is none They work hard for families, bills, and cars some even work for a few beers at the bars When all their labor is finally through that tall condo grew and grew Their sweat and grit have made it shine with owner's proud to say, it's mine! After all, is said and done We have to thank these guys a ton I tip my cap and say a fond adieu to this sweaty, dirty working crew as they pass my gate in the setting sun and all their toil and labor is done. Mary Thompson July 2022