Post by Mitch on Jul 22, 2005 9:31:41 GMT
AN ODE TO THE SUBBIE (edited)
"When I was young and finding my feet
I was given advice I could learn from.
Like, 'The world doesn't owe you a living son';
And 'Do the best that you're able.'
'Always be honest, hardworking and keen'
'Be prepared to put your cards on the table'
'A clean job is always a safe one son'
'And do the best at all times that you're able'
All this advice was given in faith,
By men who believed this to be true.
What would they say if they came back
today,
To work for a priate like you?
How can these values be upheld with trust,
When we are held in contempt and derise?
Deprived of our safety, rights and pride,
By those we have cause to despise.
Your greed and profit blinkers all sight,
And nothing must hinder your gain
Nor welfare, safety or statutory rights,
Or a family's ultimate pain."
By a Merseyside Building Worker, 2005
in North West Cowboy, No.2, Summer 2005.
"When I was young and finding my feet
I was given advice I could learn from.
Like, 'The world doesn't owe you a living son';
And 'Do the best that you're able.'
'Always be honest, hardworking and keen'
'Be prepared to put your cards on the table'
'A clean job is always a safe one son'
'And do the best at all times that you're able'
All this advice was given in faith,
By men who believed this to be true.
What would they say if they came back
today,
To work for a priate like you?
How can these values be upheld with trust,
When we are held in contempt and derise?
Deprived of our safety, rights and pride,
By those we have cause to despise.
Your greed and profit blinkers all sight,
And nothing must hinder your gain
Nor welfare, safety or statutory rights,
Or a family's ultimate pain."
By a Merseyside Building Worker, 2005
in North West Cowboy, No.2, Summer 2005.
