Grease Stained Carhartts

 
Suit and tie will do just fine
For exuding white-collar power
The kind of power that
Comes with cash
And comes from the mind
Suit and tie power indicates
Intellectualism
The socialization of humanity
Into self-control
A detachment from
Baser instincts

But give me grease stains
On the dull orange canvas
Of Carhartt overalls
Calloused hands and
A belt full of tools
The kind of power
That indicates mental fortitude
That comes from the physical
And a willingness
To get the job done
To do the dirty work
Despite a lack of accolades

Give me Blue-collar power
The scent of oil and old paint
Rough hands and rougher stubble
Over suit and tie elegance
Any day