(27) I Salute You

For all those who feel the pain
Of a tireless job, again and again

I salute you

For all single mothers all alone
Working and aching to the bone

I salute you

For all the soldiers away from family
Risking their life against a common enemy

I salute you

For all the nurses doing the hours godsend
Doing the night shift that never seems to end

I salute you

For the people reading this and relate
Knowing life can sometimes be a desperate state

I salute you

For all of you who find life can be a test
When you are out there and doing your best

I salute you


copyright Chris Smith 2011

Reviews

[A.Noel]

really great and inspirationally strong :)

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

I salute you and your wonderful poem.

[Narnie]

I can relate to stanza 2 this night. And a salute is very nice. Nice to see something positive about single mums rather than the usual flack we take. A good poem (maybe Godsends*?) which many will take pleasure from.

[Judy Ponceby]

I salute you, Chris Smith. A fine poet and human being. Proud to know you :)

[C. Rose]

This is great, to just acknowledge how hard it can be can make life so much easier. This was a simple and thoughtful way to share that notion, a true poets heart! ~ Rose

[White Ink]

And another big salute from me for sharing this!

[Pebbles]

and i salute u back ... brill write

[Lily Mae]

I salute you too..Chris:) xx