Coal Miner

He enters deep
inside the earth,
so deep and dark
that he kisses the
cheek of death
every moment,
and extracts the
black jewels to
nourish the appetite
of the economy.

He risks his life
everyday to make
sure our lights are
on, our houses are
cool during sweltering
summer, our lives
run on normal
schedule as his
sweetheart waits
all day long for
him to come out
of the mouth of
mountain and hug
her with rugged arms.

Every morning, he puts
his uniform and gives
good bye to the
beautiful mountain
range, scenic valleys,
sleepy villages hoping
this not being
the last time he
has to do.
His labor grinds
the coal into wealth
for the owner, his
sweat turns the
dark chamber into
a glittering mint for
profiteering, his
tears makes the
mine a place of
worship for humanity.