Mine Headframes

A ghostly figure silhouetted against the sky,
The sentinel of an underground mine,
Where miners toil in the depths below,
As they labor to eke out a meager wage.

This solemn symbol of the human endeavor,
A reminder of those who work where danger lurks,
Tenacious and strong in their labor,
Yet, so often, unacknowledged and overlooked.

A headframe stands as a testament to every miner's labor,
And a monument of their courage in the face of adversity.
It's a salient reminder of the harshness of mining life,
And of the resilience of each miner's spirit.

And if ever a headframe you pass by,
Give thought for a moment to the miners down below,
With a moment of prayer and a quick sigh,
For their efforts to keep our economy aflow.

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