Flicker of Hope

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The abyss so deep so profound It didn't thwart our efforts It made us strong of mind Gave us a sense of unity To see thru the light At the end of this endless Tunnel this is today,but yesterday's Gone by recalling a time When our bodies ached Working 16 hour days 16 hour nights at 50 cents Working long tedious hours Without a break and getting fired For unknown reasons No protection or job security Low wages day in and day out Our clothes reeked of sweat Our hearts cry out to deaf ears And Our souls bled We held the bastion And the flicker of hope As we stood shoulder to shoulder Man woman child Reclaiming and the denouncing Those who wanted to break up Our beloved union 1199 Seiu Call it what you may This is a message of hope Unity sacrifice and survival Brothers and sisters United we stand Divided we fall. And die. The fight will continue... All rights reserved A.Camacho jr. 1996-2015 This was an opening monologue that I recited For job security and cutbacks In Harlem,NY For ratification of a contract For 1199 SEIU Health care workers national union Attended by hundreds of workers and city officials The struggles and the fight continues Thank you

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Eve Roper

Date: 4/3/2015 9:05:00 AM

So well said, a 7 , they do hear with deaf ear, and only think about themselves. Blessings and a Happy Easter

Tonytocaa Camacho
Date: 4/3/2015 9:50:00 AM

Thank you Eve for your understanding your comments and your eyes that see the light,hugs to you Tony;-))

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 4/3/2015 8:08:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your verse this morning!I'm a healthcare worker to & all of us are SO underpaid, it's a real shame people do not understand the value of human kindness until they need to be bathed etc. Nothing is worth more than a heart that understands and doesn't cause embarrassment because they klnow we are all just human. Light & Love

Tonytocaa Camacho
Date: 4/3/2015 8:45:00 AM

Debbie I'm with you and thank you I think we as healthcare workers we understand I think the ones that we have to get to are the politicians and those decision-making makers that Are looking out for themselves and not the workers ,that are taking care of the needy the sick and destitute.. So many issues I can't even count them.I'm with you.heaven help them when they need that kind of care,peace n love n happy Easter

Kp Nunez

Date: 4/2/2015 11:11:00 AM

Inspired write, Tony. It is good that you can use your poetry for something that will serve your group. I believe this subject, I have also touched on in one of my writes, The Color of Our Blood. All the best. Kim :)

Tonytocaa Camacho
Date: 4/2/2015 11:44:00 AM

Thanks Kim,all the best to you peace and blessings..tonytocaa