Here’s One For the Worker
If I had a song to write, I’d write it for you. You. The millions that get up early and go to bed late, sacrificing rest for work. This one’s for everyone too poor to be a VIP, too rich to be a Cause. This one’s for everyone who has a boss and rent and vacation time. This one’s for you.
Your life is given over in exchange for keeping the wolf at the door and yet no matter how hard you work, he’s always there. It’s thanks to you that terms like weekends and vacation time and paychecks owe their importance. It’s thanks to you that things are built, and made, and sold. It’s thanks to you.
Men have made themselves rich and important with your help though you’re never thanked. The wheels of the world spin thanks to you. Heavily taxed and overstressed, the world’s concerns are yours. May it be that your boss doesn’t steal your pension, the poor your headlines. No one says a thanks to the worker. Thank yourself now.
Posted on September 4th, 2006 under General • 
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