I've been in the mining game,
For over thirty years...
Had my share of hardship,
And shed some bitter tears...
So many different jobs,
That I had along the way...
All of which have helped me,
To get to where I am today....
I held no special tickets,
Just hard work got me through...
And my sense of humour,
When I didn't have a clue...
Sometimes it was hard,
As I tried to fit right in...
When it came to academics,
I had a wayward grin...
But my personality got me through,
It made up for things I didn't know...
I eventually worked it out,
Even it meant that I was slow...
The greatest gift you can have,
Is to listen to what others say...
And gather all their wisdom,
Then use it another day....
The best thing is to be patient,
All good things come to those who wait...
Just take it slow and easy,
And you'll eventually get there mate...
Len Newey 2013