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VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2002-09-02 11:38 AM

Labor Day

What of those
without a job,
in lieu of Labor Day,
do they
still kick up their heels
for naught of slave away?

Perhaps
they should be working
to contrast their leisure ways
then might they receive double time
for laboring a holiday?

For how does one
take a break
from a life fraught
with naught to do
but to perhaps
fire up their stance
and work as in a zoo?

If it were me
should I spend the day in savor
of pulling weeds
and other deeds
to celebrate one’s labor

The economy’s improving
some are prone to say
but for those
who have no job to do
it’s hard to see that way.

Now as a substitute teacher,
I like these holidays,
for I can enjoy my leisure
for there’d be no work
anyway.

©September 2, 2002

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

1 posted 2002-09-02 11:53 AM

VAS,
Cute and clever, enjoyed.

ShadowRider
Senior Member

since 2001-07-14

Posts 1038
USA

2 posted 2002-09-02 12:32 PM

just perhaps, dear Virginia,
that being 'without'
is more labouring
than those who endure 40.

cleverly, smart,
incisive piece, Va.
Jeff

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

3 posted 2002-09-02 11:24 PM

(big hugggsssssss) Oh Virginia, this is so very smart and witty, I love it, we all need a little work but a good deal of leisure too to balance everything and to have that one last breath of relief! (sigh) This is powerfully said, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Virginia, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

4 posted 2002-09-02 11:25 PM

Very cute poem

Cold hands means a warm heart

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

5 posted 2002-09-02 11:43 PM

Beautifully written and I love the humor in it, Virginia...
If my son had been born one week later, I would have had my labor on Labor Day

~ hugs from a hard working chipmunk...
(its time to gather those acorns)

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Krishankins

Senior Member

since 2002-06-23

Posts 972
Texas

6 posted 2002-09-02 11:44 PM

I agree with everyone here, very cute VAS!
Nice thoughts.

Hey dog, did you see the size of that chicken!?

SimplyGold
Senior Member

since 2002-07-10

Posts 1453

7 posted 2002-09-04 09:29 PM

Very cute Vas. I should have known you were a teacher with your keen eye for proofing and compositon, not to mention your fantastic outlook.

Simply Gold

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