A Toast for Labor Day_Greg Asimakoupoulos-Saluting the American workforce
I lift my glass to those who work
the cabbie, waitress, soda jerk,
the gardener and the janitor
and mini-mart cashier.
I'm grateful for attorneys, too,
protecting us from those who sue.
And don’t forget our family docs
and nurses they employ.
And then there are the brave who teach
and those at church ordained to preach.
The farmers, too, deserve our praise
plus salesmen on the road.
The firefighters and police
and car mechanics smeared with grease
help keep us safe and on the road
though often they’re unsung.
This toast is also for our troops
who labor 'til their eyelids droop
defending freedoms we embrace
while taking aim at terror.
So here's to all who earn a wage.
This weekend they deserve the stage.
Because of them, our stress of life
is drastically reduced.
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PO BOOKS BY GREG ASIMAKOUPOULOS |
Sunday Rhymes & Reasons
Published June 4, 2009
Sunday Rhymes and Reasons is a compilation of inspirational poetry by America's pastor/poet laureate, Greg Asimakoupoulos. In this, his third volume of poetry, Pastor Greg paints word pictures that portray both the struggle and fulfillment that define a life of faith. His repertoire of rhymes celebrate rite-of-passage occasions like birth, baptism, marriage and death as well as the major holidays of the church and culture. It is a volume that illustrates the poet's love of words and of popular culture. The author dips his brush into a paint box of hubris, humor and honesty.
"Gloria and I have been encouraged by word pictures from Greg's pen that have celebrated both our ministry and God's presence in our world." – Bill Gaither, Gospel music composer/performer
"Gifted poet Greg Asimakoupoulos is a dear friend of our family. His poetry blesses, comforts, entertains, and provides inspiration for every season of life." – Natalie Grant, singer/songwriter/recording artist
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