The Lower Class Poem by Jacque Hardison

I work all day, I work all night
All alone with no one in sight
My hours are busy
I'm always productive, so my body fells dizzy

Many colleagues ask 'why are you doing this'?
'You realize that time with your family will be missed'?
I simply replied 'yes….'
'I am undermining many levels of stress'.

'However, there is no food on the table',
'My child is crippled and un-stable'.
'My wife has to take care of the child'.
'And I wish I could see his face as he smiled'.

'Income is low and I must work.'
'To give my family that financial perk'.
'To keep the roof over our heads'.
'And to have sheets and pillows for our beds'.

'To help treat my child from his disease'. 'So I am not going to be imploring on my knees', 'I will continue to work hard for a better future'. 'For my family, and trips for a grand adventure'.

'My goal in life is to be a proud leader'.
'A role model, instead of a pleader.'
'What my purpose as of now may seem inevitable',
'But if I keep working hard, the reward I will receive will be incredible'.