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Small Business Lament
by Larry D Matthews → (All Poetry by Larry D Matthews)
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In Recognition of those people that provide jobs and an example for us all.

Small Business Lament Up at sunrise each morning. New problems every day. Seems to be always working But not for just a pay. Seldom sees any money It comes in and then goes out. Not the land of milk and honey Most days are filled with doubt The dreams of youth have vanished Enthusiasm hard to find Out look on life now tarnished So many worries on the mind. What get’s them up each morning ? What keeps them going strong ? Why do they keep enjoying Such hard work all day long ? You see they do it for the others They think they couldn’t get along. They are like sisters and brothers. The people in this song. Family that they care for Employees just as close Customers that demand more And have to count the most. They are the glue in the mix The stock in the soup Problems they always fix And they always lead the group. They are business people And seldom are admired Their buildings have no steeple But thank God they are inspired. By Luke August 28^th 2008

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on June 12, 2009

Great write Larry.

Anna

Reviewed by Poetess of The Soul Sheila G

Reviewed on February 19, 2009

This is a GREAT Poem Luke!
The tenacity of the hard working business people, find their own inner zeal!
To get up every morning makes it real!
WE must appreciate each and everyone of them!
WRITE ON!
Warmest of Blessings and Inner Peace, Warrior Purple Passion Lady SHEExooo

Reviewed by Linda Zebsokey

Reviewed on November 1, 2008

We (my husband and I) have been there. Now our business has grown (and matured) so that we enjoy more monetary rewards and don't have to get up early (most of the time). Since we are mid-fifties, that may be a good thing. But we have been tested during this economic season--and find that we are willing to get back into the sacrafical mode of things if that is necessary. The primary reason? I want to say it is for the benefit of our awesome employees who are in many respects our family--but equally as important (in this selfish heart) is that most of our retirement is wrapped up in our business--along with the dreams of our youth, accomplishments, and successes. We will do what we must to see our business through hard times. Your poem is a welcome refreshment. Thank you.

Linda Settles

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on August 28, 2008

An ode to all who spend long hours, give up holidays and many times, quality time with families to fulfill a dream of a better future for all, perseverence and prayer....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

a very nice tribute to the small business men and women