Somebody's Gotta Do It!
As I went to bed last night the snows began to fly.
I was awakened about half past six by the snow removal guy!
That dude crawled out of his bed about a quarter past three!
But somebody's gotta do it! Thank the Lord - it ain't me!
Thursday is the day the trash man collects trash at our curb.
He's one of those unsung heroes who performs a job superb!
Oh! How my back aches watching him heave barrels of debris!
But somebody's gotta do it! Thank the Lord - it ain't me!
I'm thankful for the dairy folks who provide our milk and cheese,
And for the long-suffering cows that tolerate the pull and squeeze!
But the guy who mucks the stables is vital to no less a degree!
But somebody's gotta do it! Thank the Lord - it ain't me!
Maintaining sewer lines to keep things flowing is honest work.
We'd be in a heap of trouble if his duties he should shirk!
The "sewer engineer's" pay stinks but he presses on willingly!
But somebody's gotta do it! Thank the Lord - it ain't me!
I enjoy a tuna salad sandwich or salmon patties now and then.
I can appreciate the folks who filet the fish and pack 'em in a can.
It ain't the most desirable occupation, 'tis very plain to see!
But somebody's gotta do it! Praise the Lord - it ain't me!
Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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