The Factory

Up at five everyday
off to work, 
instead of play.
The day begins 
with a cup of tea
and the morning news on TV.
Say goodbye
to your family
head on out to the factory.
You punch the clock
the whistle blows,
you wonder how your day will go.
It creeps by slowly,
can't wait till three
to go on home from the factory.
Week after week, the same old routine
the years go quickly 
along with your dreams.
You long to retire 
so you will be free
from the daily  drudgery of the factory.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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May 19, 2016 at 2:42 PM
Carole Eaton, creative and well done. Thank you for sharing. **SKAT**
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March 31, 2014 at 7:20 AM
Brilliantly penned poem. Congrats on your poem being featured this week, carole
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