The Blue Collar Poet

By Nelson Dunn

This book of poems contains snapshots about the commom man’s life. Moments the author wanted to memorialize because of the impact they had on him. These little short stories written in rhyme will paint pictures of life you are sure to relate to, as well as enjoy.

Poems that, while easy to understand, will impact on your emotions powerfully at times. These poems have been an inspiration to the author as well as many others. Poems such as “Dreams of a Better Place” and “I Had Gram” are good examples of the books rich content.

With over one hundred poems this book is guaranteed to keep you interested and make you want to come back and read them again. It is also one of the greatest gifts for those who seem to have everything.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Jun 18, 2020
• ISBN: 9781716939525

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This book of poems is dedicated to my mom

MURIEL A. DUNN

who has written hundreds of poems

and has inspired me

and put poetry in my DNA.

Her poem My God is the very first poem in this book.

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Mom, you are now a published author, along with your son.

Love,

Your Son Nelson

Special Thanks

I would like to thank those folks who helped me

put this project together.

lf you’ve never tried to publish a book let me tell you it’s

a lot of work put in by dedicated friends and family.

Without their help and encouragement

this book would have never come to fruition.

My wife, Cathy Dunn

My brother, Darrin Dunn

My sister-in-law, Doris Dunn

My friends, Josh and Kim Menken

My sister-in-law, Sheri M. Pellerin

My friend, Ken Long

Chapter 1

#1 My God

Guide me day to day

Lead me in your way

Teach me how to pray

To know just what to say

So if I might, I may not go astray

Oh God I need you

To you I give confession

Cleanse me from transgression

My heart take in possession

Free me from depression

Strike me with impression

I pray in great succession

Oh God I Love You

Written by my Mom Muriel A. Dunn on 6/23/79.

#2 Paid On Time

Hammers, nails, screws, lumber and saw

To build a home you need them all

A solid foundation and a well drawn plan

All of these, along with a good lead man

A bunch of guys willing to work hard

Throw in several loads from the lumber yard

You’ll need some electricians and plumbers too

Not just any old handyman will do

You have to have the training and skill

Along with the determination and the will

With all the right people and all the right stuff

Throw in a paying customer and you have enough

Do all the work with skill, don’t waste a dime

Because a happy customer pays you on time

1/17/11

#3 You

Love is not a word you should just say

like bike or work or even pray.

It should be saved for just your bride who

no matter what has been by your side.

With her you can be who you really are

she makes you feel like you’re her northern star.

I didn’t think love could last this long

thirty years and we’re still going strong.

Thank you babe for a life so sweet,

just think it all started on Catherine Street.

I found that one whose love is true

because my love God gave me you.

Inspired by my beautiful wife Cathy on 6/13/06.

#4 See Into Me

I’ve made my living from breaking my back

Making a mansion from a broken down shack

With nailing and plumbing and some wiring too

There was always something I needed to do

I’ve traveled all over and built all kinds of stuff

My body is asking when enough is enough

I wonder if someday my writing could pay

Just enough to live from day to day

Then my body could rest from its pain

Earning my living with my pen and my brain

I’d write down my memories of family, friends and wife

Just little glimpses of my personal life

Hope that the public would give them a look

And come off the hip to buy my little book

It wouldn’t cost much maybe a buck or two

What would you charge to see into you?

I wouldn’t expect world wide popularity

With millions of poets that’d be a rarity

Just sell enough for my