What Works

 

I see a deep hole in the ground.

I guess I'll have to walk around.

It looks like workers way down there.

Perhaps to fix a pipeline tear.

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An now a ladder's in my way.

The workers are on top today.

They may be up there trying to get

a phone line fixed or moved, I'll bet.

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It seems they're almost everywhere!

Some up, some down, some here or there.

And then I thought it's hard to see

how many workers there must be!

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They cut the grass and plow the snow

or cook your burger . . . did you know?

They grow the corn and trim your tree

and fix your tire on bended knee.

 

Some build a house . . . Some tear it down.

They raise the cows or farm the ground.

Some make your pizza quick and neat

Police will guard our town and street.

 

My doctor is a worker too,

with nurses who can fix my flu.

There's hockey, golf or baseball players,

or bakers making cakes in layers.

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We can't forget when pilots fly,

or astronauts in spaceships high. 

While fish are caught on giant boats,

musicians play amazing notes!

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My teacher works to help me learn.

The fire fighters stop the burn. 

So what about the circus clown?

It's always fun when they're around!

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The seller sells.  The umpire yells.

While priests will ring the steeple bells.

The bus and taxi drivers drive

while bees make honey in their hive.

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For now there's just too much to see!

Someday a WORKER'S what I'll be!

My teacher says I have some time

to find which tree I'd like to climb.

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Until I do, I'll watch them all.

And wait 'till I get big and tall.

I'll go to work with all the rest.

And know I'll be the VERY BEST!

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