Coal Miner's Poems by Roger L. Philpot (most read books in the world of all time txt) 📖
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In memory of all the 29 coal miners who lost their lives
at the Upper Big Branch mine in Montcoal W.Va
©Brian M Snuffer
04-08--2010
Used With Permission Of Author
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I'M A Coal Miner
My shift just started its dark down here
There are three trapped miners
Back there in the rear
Their families are waiting
At the face of the mine
To see if these miners
Make it out this time
They’ve all made it out as the crowd starts to cheer
Why, we’ve not had an accident in over a year
Hands are clapping, the folks are sincere
Just what happened is still not clear
This coal mine is dreary but the pay is good,
I sure would leave here, if only I could
There are mouths to feed and bills to pay,
You’ve got to work somewhere
So I’ll just stay
JESUS loves me, in my heart, I know
He chose me to work down here in this coal
He made me strong
And gives me the courage
To be not afraid
To mine coal that he laid
I need overtime
To make an extra dollar
As I walk on deeper
This holes getting smaller
LORD, be my guiding light
As I work here tonight
When this shift is over
And I go outside
I will look forward
To that sweet sun so bright
Thank You for your blessings, in each and every way
These things I ask my Savior, each and everyday
I’m proud to tell you that I’m a coal miner
And the men I work with, couldn’t be finer
Working in this mine is a nature study
You’ve got to be safe and watch out
For your buddy
My back sure hurts
But I feel lucky
It’s a real good job
In the state of Kentucky
©Phyliss Mc Arthur Robinette
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Roger Philpot A Coal Miner's Son
Copyright © 2011 Roger Philpot All Rights Reserved
Images © 2011 Roger Philpot
*Picture art - By Bob Howard
ImprintText: Copyright © 2011 Roger Philpot All Rights Reserved
Publication Date: 01-01-2011
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Dedication:
Poems dedicated to all families who have lost their love ones in mining accidents
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