that's something i can do

the plumber on his knees

in water,

with a broken

pipe.

the car

mechanic

full of oil

and grease,

the carpenter with

a swollen

thumb,

and sunburned face.

the weary roofer,

standing

to one side all day

on the hot slate.

the painter splashed

in paint.

the brick layers

with broken

fingers, and

the baker covered in

icing from

making cakes.

at last,

now there's something

i can do.