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LABOR POEM OF THE WEEK: Craftsman

Chris Garlock | Published on 11/19/2025

Craftsman

In spare moments,

I watch you work your magic

 

How you cut and paint

Each slab of wood to perfection

 

A picture of finality

Though you would never

Call it finished

 

And now they say

Your work is not needed

You can get this kind of stuff

Online, anywhere

 

Maybe you can -- but the heartbeat

Will never be felt

And don't get me started

On quality

Cathy Porter, Blue Collar Review

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