"To be of use"

At first when I started reading the poem, it sounded somewhat hopeful with references to the people around you. The author seems to like the work ethic of those around her, because she goes into great description by using metaphors. She then elaborates on what she considers to be a great models of work ethic and what she believes to be usefulness in life. I agree with her that work ethic is a factor that goes into the measure of usefulness, but I don’t think it is the main factor that goes into play when figuring one’s use in the world. Sure, someone may not have the most important job in the world, but does that necessarily mean that they are any less useful than the person with the most important job in the world? I don’t believe so, since I’m only a student right now, but I am just as adept at completing tasks as others who are older than I am. Also, Piercy talks at the beginning about those around her and how she feels that they are important no matter the usefulness they possess. However, she does appear to be a little bias, by saying at the end how others are less important because they have no apparent value