Project Gutenberg 2010-08-27 Public domain in the USA. 66 Balfour, Grant 1853 1940 Grant, James Miller On Strike Till 3 On Strike Till Three Produced by Al Haines, prepared from scans obtained from Internet Archive. "On Strike Till 3" by Grant Balfour is a poignant narrative poem published in the early 20th century. This work tells a touching story that blends themes of love, sacrifice, and social struggle, likely reflecting the early labor movements and the economic challenges faced by workers. The poem focuses on the lives of a widowed mother and her young son, illustrating their hardships and aspirations amidst their everyday realities. The story unfolds during a cold Christmas Eve, where the mother, a tireless worker, and her son David share a simple yet profound bond. David is filled with ideas of love and hope, believing he can provide a better life for his mother. As the poem progresses, the mother suffers from illness exacerbated by her arduous labor, leading her to seek treatment away from home. David, in his innocence, learns about the concept of a workers' strike and innocently initiates his own "strike" in the hopes of aiding his mother's situation. Tragically, both mother and son's lives come to an end, leaving a bittersweet reminder of their struggles against the backdrop of love and longing. The poem ultimately highlights the themes of compassion and the harsh realities faced by those grappling with poverty and illness, effectively delivering a heartfelt message about the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 88.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry 45875 2025-07-13T13:12:11.107479 text/html 39976 2021-01-06T22:43:17 text/html 235313 2025-07-13T13:12:15.020453 application/epub+zip 233806 2025-07-13T13:12:12.788488 application/epub+zip 82412 2025-07-13T13:12:11.690473 application/epub+zip 320790 2025-07-13T13:12:16.551486 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 312371 2025-07-13T13:12:14.382456 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 142349 2022-09-15T10:31:32.778359 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 35485 2025-07-13T13:12:10.802503 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 35361 2021-01-06T22:43:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18414 2025-07-13T13:12:16.676479 application/rdf+xml 12734 2025-07-13T13:12:12.185468 image/jpeg 3550 2025-07-13T13:12:11.935474 image/jpeg 164322 2021-01-06T22:43:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 13832 2021-01-06T22:43:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 227857 2025-07-13T13:12:11.117509 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog