what a day!
it was today
I have to say

now standing tall
heavy steel beam
building strong team

in the sweat and heat
shedding calories
shoveling grit

bit of daily drama
before it was ready
sun burned steady

quickly setting
in the ground
concrete mound

gallons of water
out of the tank
like money from the bank

think positive
and on your feet
the groundwork

is complete

recording of the above poem read by the author