He works so hard every day
Doing pretty much what he’s told
The days slowly turn into years
As his life carefully unfolds
He sweats and agonizes and toils
To put food on the table each day
Keeping family fed and clothed
And he does it his own unique way
His love for family is his passion
For he wants the best life he can make
For his wife and his kids and his dog
Praying his spirit won’t break
As he drives home every day
He goes past a barn lost in age
Falling apart and he knows
Some day he’ll be at that stage
Horses roam in their fences
Lost in their own sort of world
He wonders if their life is not better
Instead of the world he’s been hurled
But he’s strong and yes, he’s constant
For he knows how to take a stand
Knowing at times he’ll make mistakes
For after all, he is just a common man!
Nicely written poem with gentle emotion behind it. Many people, especially husband's, work day in and day out, year in and year out, without complaining. I think we sometimes take them for granted. At the same time, you suggest that it seems somehow not right - a horse's life is perhaps better. Yes, I don't think this kind of endless toil is what we were meant to use our lives doing.
Comparing with a horse was tongue in cheek, not taken literally. But, we do need to relax in life so we can enjoy all of our hard work. Thank you for your thoughtful comment.
Enjoyed your poem 'Common Man'. Very beautifully written and so insightful.
An factual depiction of a common man's life insightfully penned in persuasive expressions with conviction. A work of an intricate mind. Thanks for sharing and do remain enriched.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Excellent poem Marilyn, sharing the reality so many of the working men can relate to. Love it.....
Thank you so much, Melvina for your kind comment!