May Labour Day
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Comment from judiverse
Sorry I missed this, but I see it was for a contest and they're usually blind. This is a tragic incident. Accidents like this can so often be prevented. If her hair got caught in the machine, the girl surely didn't have it protected. Seems like the company policy should have been that employees wear a hairnet or something to keep their hair out of harm's way. This tragic accident is a reminder that safety should come first. I think in the U.S. there are laws in place regarding employee safety, but sometimes they're not followed. Especially sad that this young lady was about to be married. Very powerfully written. judi
reply by the author on 13-May-2022
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Sorry I missed this, but I see it was for a contest and they're usually blind. This is a tragic incident. Accidents like this can so often be prevented. If her hair got caught in the machine, the girl surely didn't have it protected. Seems like the company policy should have been that employees wear a hairnet or something to keep their hair out of harm's way. This tragic accident is a reminder that safety should come first. I think in the U.S. there are laws in place regarding employee safety, but sometimes they're not followed. Especially sad that this young lady was about to be married. Very powerfully written. judi
Comment Written 03-May-2022
reply by the author on 13-May-2022
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Thank Judi!
The episode happened in Italy .
She was working in a factory run by relatives.
To save time the safety screen was left up at all times..
having worked for years with a machine , people get to confident and less attentive.
I read a few weeks ago a 24 year old girl in an eastern country was killed when her hair got caught up in a machine during a visit
the owner was showing her the factory for a possible job. ( shock)
She was not given a security cap.
Those machines are diabolic.
Thanks for the extra star .. my entry only got one vote so your review and extra star was much appreciated!
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Poignant. Spot on. A darkened piece of literature for a day largely meant to be celebrated. That said, you made your point elegantly. Very nicely done, my friend. Good luck.
reply by the author on 03-May-2022
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Poignant. Spot on. A darkened piece of literature for a day largely meant to be celebrated. That said, you made your point elegantly. Very nicely done, my friend. Good luck.
Comment Written 02-May-2022
reply by the author on 03-May-2022
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Ciao!
Thank you you for the enthusiastic review , glad you enjoyed the read.
I can see I made the podium with 3 votes .. if you also gave me your vote thank you for the support!
Keep safe!
Comment from JLR
Tempeste, this is a sad snapshot into why May Day was so vital to begin the process of changing workplace safety, health and wages in a positive way worldwide. thanks for contributing to this process.
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Tempeste, this is a sad snapshot into why May Day was so vital to begin the process of changing workplace safety, health and wages in a positive way worldwide. thanks for contributing to this process.
Comment Written 02-May-2022
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Ciao!.
Thank you JLK !
Your eyeopening poem reports a very important piece of history: The Haymarket Riot which 5 years later in 1889 became a symbol of international struggles for workers' rights.
We both only received one vote so far.. voters prefer reading about the beauty of Spring . (sigh)
C'est la vie.
Keep safe!
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oh yes, the voters can be consistently voting for a more central response to these contests. However, I write to the select few who are moved in the soul, not for the masses often!
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I understand.
Receiving votes is encouraging though.
I got zero votes three times in a row .. so I started to think my work must be crap. ( sigh)
Anyway , I found your entry very enlightening, I learnt a lot.
I woke up an hour ago and was surprised to see I actually made the podium with 3 votes.
I won?t hide that it made me smile !
Keep safe!
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
This is so shocking! Your poem about a workplace accident caused by poor conditions, apparently created by the need for an employer's convenience, is tragic indeed. You have provided just enough sketchy details without all elements of the accident, for us to understand that it was unnecessary, lethal and the effects were irreversible. Your artwork is perfect. Very well written.
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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This is so shocking! Your poem about a workplace accident caused by poor conditions, apparently created by the need for an employer's convenience, is tragic indeed. You have provided just enough sketchy details without all elements of the accident, for us to understand that it was unnecessary, lethal and the effects were irreversible. Your artwork is perfect. Very well written.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Glad my narrative touched your heart and you thought it was worth a six star review. Thank you!
Sometimes accidents happen out of stupidity but often they are caused by poor working conditions ..this should not happen ..in my country these deaths are referred to as " White Deaths".
Keep safe and
Ciao!
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Hi Tempeste,
Sorry for the long delay, but I've had some serious personal issues to deal with. Very interesting, how these tragedies are called "White Deaths" in your country. What country are you from?
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I just realized that you already know I'm having a crisis, as you reviewed my story, which I haven't responded to just yet -- I will soon!
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Don?t worry, you have a lot to deal with .. I just wanted to let you know that I m sorry to hear about your family drama.
Keep strong!
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Thanks so much for your kindness, Tempeste. A drama is a good word for it! We're trying to make the best of it here. Blessings to you, in abundance! Love, Mary Kay xoxo
Comment from rhonnie69
Ciao, Master poet: I like your posting here, in that it is so real to real life for me.
When I was a mocho-man tough guy I took a job as an armed security guard. I worked in the main lobby of a bank. I also worked on an armored truck. When working on the armored truck, we dropped off and picked up cash money at places like McDonaid's, and KFC. (big bucks) When I say we, there were three of us working on the one truck. One of us did the driving. That's all. One of us went in the places of business, delivered money, and picked up money. That's all. When we made each of our stops...I was the one who opened the door...peered outside, stepped out on the sidewalk, and made sure that everything was safe and clear. Was that a scary job? Is a pig's tail pork? Needless to say that I survived that job to tell about it today. But yet I agree with You, my friend. Workers shouldn't have to fear for their lives, nor loved ones be left to share tears. Ha ha ha. I guess we can rightly say that I dodged a bullet on that job, huh? God bless you, my friend. Cordially: rhonnie69.
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Ciao, Master poet: I like your posting here, in that it is so real to real life for me.
When I was a mocho-man tough guy I took a job as an armed security guard. I worked in the main lobby of a bank. I also worked on an armored truck. When working on the armored truck, we dropped off and picked up cash money at places like McDonaid's, and KFC. (big bucks) When I say we, there were three of us working on the one truck. One of us did the driving. That's all. One of us went in the places of business, delivered money, and picked up money. That's all. When we made each of our stops...I was the one who opened the door...peered outside, stepped out on the sidewalk, and made sure that everything was safe and clear. Was that a scary job? Is a pig's tail pork? Needless to say that I survived that job to tell about it today. But yet I agree with You, my friend. Workers shouldn't have to fear for their lives, nor loved ones be left to share tears. Ha ha ha. I guess we can rightly say that I dodged a bullet on that job, huh? God bless you, my friend. Cordially: rhonnie69.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Ciao Rhonnie, !
That was a dangerous, nerve wracking job .. you wore a gun I imagine .. had you experience already in the police force or in the army?
Your guardian angel must have been doing lots of over time, to keep you safe.
I have seen a couple of films where the security guards of armoured trucks always get shot. (sigh)
Being always under pressure/stress must have taken a toll on your health in the long run.
Lucia for three years in the 90s worked on the highway tolls ..it was good pay but it was not a safe job either.
Thanks for sharing part of your life with me ...
And thanks for the 6 shiny stars.!
Comment from Pangalactic
Oh so true - no labor is worth risking your life over.
It's only work!
I used to push the envelope at my work by walking on tall, thin concrete walls.
I probably wouldn't have died but could have been injured badly - I don't do it any more: not worth it!
You've created a poem with such an important clear message while also getting in some interesting rhyming.
A very unique, creative work - good luck in the contest :)
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Oh so true - no labor is worth risking your life over.
It's only work!
I used to push the envelope at my work by walking on tall, thin concrete walls.
I probably wouldn't have died but could have been injured badly - I don't do it any more: not worth it!
You've created a poem with such an important clear message while also getting in some interesting rhyming.
A very unique, creative work - good luck in the contest :)
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Glad to hear you quit...being manned for life is nearly worse than being killed. You could have broken your back.
In Italy people that die due to an accident while on the job are referred to as "morti bianche" white deaths ..
the adjective "white" alludes to the absence of a directly responsible hand of the accident.
Thank you for the extra shiny star. ( smiles)
Comment from Rebel Jim
Wow!.... This is something different...
My compliments for you bringing to light such a 'touchy' subject...
Especially for the big companies that want quantity, not quality...
I don't see anything wrong with your piece.
You did good, as far as I'm concerned!.... CIAO
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Wow!.... This is something different...
My compliments for you bringing to light such a 'touchy' subject...
Especially for the big companies that want quantity, not quality...
I don't see anything wrong with your piece.
You did good, as far as I'm concerned!.... CIAO
Comment Written 29-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Ciao Rebel, nice to hear from you.
The contest mentions in brackets "first day of May" so seeing the first is Labour Day, I thought it was appropriate.
In Europe, we remember those that died on the job. They are referred to as "white deaths" in my country.
Take care Rebel
Ciao!
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Again my compliments on
such a well written piece... Ciao
Comment from pome lover
heavens, that's terrible, and certainly not your typical "merry month of May" kind of poem.
You're right, the safety of employees, everybody, really, should be top priority of company heads. That's a sad (and scary) story.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022
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heavens, that's terrible, and certainly not your typical "merry month of May" kind of poem.
You're right, the safety of employees, everybody, really, should be top priority of company heads. That's a sad (and scary) story.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022
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Actually, the contest is entitled May Day
and the person that created the contest also added in brackets ( First day of May) so I think the poem is supposed to be about Labour Day which is celebrated on the Ist of May.
Sorry , I didn?t want to upset you or readers but the first of May is a day of remembrance.. in my country those that died on the job are called white deaths.
Thank you for reviewing my poem
Keep safe!
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you didn't upset me at all. And I'm glad to know that about the first of May.
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I thought 1st of May / Labour Day was world wide.
Maybe it?s just in Europe then.
I hope you have a peaceful weekend.
Ciao!