Here is a poem for American workers as we celebrate May Day.  The international workers' holiday was, after all, born in the USA.

To be an American

Is the best American the one who hoards the most wealth 

Is the best American the one who sends our jobs away 

And forces more and more of us to live in desperation 

Or is the best American the one who struggles for 

The promise of America, the promise of life, liberty 

And the pursuit of happiness and a better life for all 

Is the best American the one who gambles with our pensions, 

Loses, then says our promised pensions are too high 

Is the best American the one who disdains us workers 

And at every chance tries to steal all possible from us 

Or is the best American the one who knows 

We all do better when we all do better 

Is the best American the meanest or the most compassionate 

Is the best American the one who gives not a damn for our kids 

Or is the best American the one who loves the children of our land

Photo: Fight for Fifteen demonstration Philadelphia April 15, 2015.   Ben Sears PA