What do you see, dear ones? What do you see?

What are you thinking when you’re looking at me?

A worker, a fighter, a hero of old,

Who fought for rights, and a life to be told.

Who marched in parades, and spoke out loud,

For fair wages, and a better crowd. 

Who demanded freedom,
and an end to strife,

And paved the way for a better life.

Who’s still got a heart, that beats with pride,

 For the struggles of
the past, and the battles inside.

Who’s still got a spirit, that’s strong and free, 

And a will to fight, for what’s meant to be.

Who’s still got a story, to tell and share,

Of the long-forgotten heroes, who fought with care.

Who’s still got a dream, of a better day,

When workers are treated, with dignity and pay.

Is that what you’re seeing? Is that what you see?

Then open your eyes, dear ones, and look closer at me.

I’m not just a worker, I’m a hero of old,

Who fought for Labour Day, and a life to be told.

Labour Day began in Canada, on April 15, 1872,

A day of protest, and a call to action, anew.

The Toronto Trades Assembly organized the first parade,

Demanding better conditions, and a fairer trade.

The parade was a success, and it paved the way,

For the formation of unions, and a brighter day.

The Canadian Labour Union, was formed in 1873,

And it became the Trades and Labour Congress, in 1886.

Labour Day was declared a legal holiday, in 1894,

And it’s been celebrated, every year, since then, for sure.

It’s a day to remember, the struggles of the past,

And to celebrate, the workers, who fought so fast.

So, let’s raise our voices, and give a cheer,

For the workers, who fought, and brought us here.

Let’s celebrate Labour Day, with pride and with joy,

And remember the heroes, who fought for our rights, and our
employ

Originally Published on https://boomersnotsenior.blogspot.com/

Royce Shook Blogger

I served as a teacher, a teacher on Call, a Department Head, a District Curriculum, Specialist, a Program Coordinator, and a Provincial Curriculum Coordinator over a forty year career. In addition, I was the Department Head for Curriculum and Instruction, as well as a professor both online and in person at the University of Phoenix (Canada) from 2000-2010.

I also worked with Special Needs students. I gave workshops on curriculum development and staff training before I fully retired