Sulphur, Louisiana

poem by: Gilbert J. P. III
Written on Jan 07, 2019

Ratchet Socket Crescent Wrench,
Hacking Wheezing Benzine Stench,

Entry Permit Confined Space,
Spanish Speaking Dirty Face,

Drop-Light Hammer Welder Mask,
Twisting Turning Timeless Task,

Rain Suit Wet Work Spray Paint Drip,
Check Point Lock Out Blue Tape Strip,

Lifting Holding Climbing Hand,
Raising Hoisting Steady Planned,

Ground Guide Fork-Lift Reverse Sound,
Deep Beep Ear Plug Loud Noise Drowned,

Leaning Yawning Tired Strain,
Drowsy Weary Coffee Stain,

Sweating Spitting Under Pay,
Night Shift Day Shift Always Grey,

Tyvek Kevlar Fiber Glass,
Daily Drinking Working Class,

Garnished Child Support Wages,
Green Oxygen Tank Gauges,

Drug Use Safe Sex Prostitute,
Debt Slave Cash Gold Institute,

Building Clearing Making Shape,
Dreaming Hoping Need Escape,

Schedule Contract Delay Date,
Lay Off Travel Interstate,

Family Fortune Legacy,
Laboring Community,

Crumbs of cake are what I earn, while Fat Cats let the oil burn,
Trapped to think I have no choice, but I just want my net invoice.

 

Tags: Confused, Rhyme, Weird,

 

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