On Labor Day

On Labor Day we celebrate
The workers of the world,
Quite often with a big parade
Where banners are unfurled.

But there’s another Labor Day
Which every mother’s sworn
Is more important; it’s the day
On which a baby’s born.

For labor’s a generic term
Although, for what it’s worth,
The toughest labor I have known
Is that of giving birth.

So happy Labor Day to all
No matter what your work,
Whether brand-new wailing baby
Or parade’s your well-earned perk.