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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