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Blue-Collar Brilliance

I'm sure you've heard of the Essay Blue-collar brilliance by Mike Rose, this is poem of an appreciation to those who help build our economies globally.

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Blue-Collar Brilliance
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In the 19th century he was described as the "working man", and now he is just part of the "working class". Although times may have changed, he is still a pivotal part of the economy. He is, of course, the blue-collar man.

His hands are hard and rugged so that 4 or 5 more may remain soft and smooth. He is constantly underpaid by contrast and overwhelmed by demands and yet he is still over-joyed by the look of his children's faces when he gets home. He is, of course, the blue-collar man.

The values of hard work are instilled deep within him because it is hard work that stands right before him. A master of his coordination and precision he steps forth with the future in his vision.

She, as well, is also strong, a rising power that cannot be ignored. Her efforts in the factories will never be forgotten, her brilliance in the race to space is only to be imagined. She is the blue-collar woman.

Underpaid by profession she imparts knowledge on the young to become great leaders.

Underpaid by gender, she watches over the sick to near perfect health.

She is the blue-collar woman.

Together, they are the true face skeleton of what a country is built upon. With the rapid rise of technology, they may soon be replaced... but not forgotten. The human element will always succeed, it is the essence of blue-collar brilliance.


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