Labor Day Rally Call
Today's the day for the worker, a moment's reprise from proverbial salt mines A day to remember the battles fought on the picket line to equate sweat with livelihood and American Opportunity defined Lest we forget as many have and succumbing to the corporate tyrants unending greed-grab Infesting the walls of democracy, raiding once protected cab It's time to stand tall again, maybe with keyboard, maybe with axe Take back what's been stolen with "right to work" hacks As we diminish, societal mortar cracks Leaving us splintered, opposing and torn As we are society and this is our scorn In our increasing desperation we blame our once brethr'n As with Lions and wolves Our isolation is what the tyrant loves Singling us out with chains cuffing our gloves So it is time to get past pretty differences And realize who our corrupt real enemy is To stand together and take back what's needed for liveliness Today is the day for the worker ...