Monday, September 3, 2012

Wishin' and Hopin' on Labor Day


Today I wanted to take time out to celebrate the many achievements 
of our American workforce and do a little American dreaming...

Wishin' and Hopin' on Labor Day
©2012 Susan Noyes Anderson

If I had my wish on Labor Day,
the jobs that have been sent away
to other countries would return
so more Americans could earn.

If I could have my wish today,
the unions would be swept away
unless they used their power for good
the way most workers wish they would.

If my wish could come true today,
people would have the means to pay
for needed things they can't afford.
Indebtedness brings no reward.

Today I wish for work to do
for every man and woman who
are trying hard to live their dreams
but cannot get ahead, it seems.

May this year bring folks everywhere
the jobs they need and pay that's fair
without regard to sex or race.
 A smile would light up every face.

I know, it's pie in the sky stuff, but that's what dreams are made of.
Especially American dreams!

HAPPY LABOR DAY!!

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17 comments:

  1. karenSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    They are good wishes indeed, and perhaps we'll yet see some of them come to pass. Have a wonderful holiday with your family (wherever you are!) and enjoy the day - although to you and Dave now, every day is Saturday!

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  2. UnknownSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Great wishes. Hope you've enjoyed your long weekend.

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  3. jenSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    If I were a poet, I woulda written this. Thanks. Enjoy your holiday, Sue.

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  4. yayaSeptember 3, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    I'm very grateful everyday for being able to work..to help people get well..and to live in this country..warts and all! Hope you day of dreaming is a good one! Love the poem!

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  5. anitamombanitaSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    amen sistah! Happy Labor Day!

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  6. Karen MortensenSeptember 3, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Amen. It just may come true some day. Keep your fingers crossed.

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  7. Karen MortensenSeptember 3, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Amen. It just may come true some day. Keep your fingers crossed.

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  8. StefSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    So true! (Would have said Amen, except a few people have already said it.)

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  9. UnknownSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Bravo! Sue for President!

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  10. UnknownSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    Very nice!

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  11. Brian MillerSeptember 4, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    smiles...i hope you had a wonderful labor day as well....i concur with a lot of your wishes...plenty of people overseas working where the ones back home are starving...

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  12. JennySeptember 4, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    I'm with you,
    Miss Sue.
    These things make me blue
    Because they're so true.

    Accck.

    Okay.

    Never mind.

    But good morning!

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  13. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 4, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Wonderful poem, Sue! I'd add that I hope more Americans would buy American made goods!

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  14. Grandma HoneySeptember 4, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Hopefully we can get some of that back working again...the American way of doing things.

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  15. AmesSeptember 4, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    I'm jumping in your boat with you! Happy Labor (free) Day!

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  16. Heather @ Simple WivesSeptember 5, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    Hope you had a wonderful Labor Day! :)

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  17. AmySeptember 13, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Amen to all of it!

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