keeping the trains on time

i like

to see the men

at work.

the garbage men,

the landscapers,

the store

keepers

opening their doors

at 5 a.m.

i like to see women

at work.

hands on the wheel.

factory workers.

steam fitters.

electricians.

street cleaners.

they keep the world going,

they keep

the trains

on time,

and seek no glory

for doing so.