Poem

I tell the soldier how to fire his gun
The helmsman how to steer his ship.
I am a name plate

I indicate controls the pilot uses
To safely fly o’er land and sea.
I am a name plate

I identify a motor and its horsepower
The maker, and the number.
I am a name plate

I am with you from the beginning
To the end – from birth tag to coffin plate.
I am a name plate

I identify your house, the name on the door,
Legibly engraved for all to read.
I am a name plate

Through all walks of life, everywhere,
On land, sea and air, I identify a maker’s product.
I am a name plate

I tell, inform, and warn with plain, brief and
Clear directions, benefitting both maker and user.
I am a name plate

Attached to your product my message gives
Instructions for use, care and maintenance.
I perform an essential service, unheralded and unsung.
I am a name plate and your ambassador