Joe Weil - 'Painting the Christmas Trees'

The speaker shares their experience of growing up working class and working in a Christmas tree factory, which inspired them to become a union activist. They present a poem, 'Painting the Christmas Trees,' reflecting on the harsh conditions and societal issues faced by workers. The poem highlights themes of despair, joy, and the human spirit amidst adversity. The speaker concludes by discussing the inspiration behind their writing and the lack of similar poems in literary magazines.

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