This poem is a joyous reflection of the many working people in America, and how they are going about their day, strong, happy, healthy, and good at their jobs. The theme is productivity, or happiness in one's station in life. He describes all sorts of people on their jobs-mechanics, carpenters, masons, boatmen, shoemaker, woodcutter, and even mothers, wives, and young men. Each picture he presents of these people is their "blithe" and happy nature in their station of life. He uses such optimistic and joyous words to describe them going about their days: "blithe", "carols", "strong", "delicious", "robust", "friendly". The entire poem is a celebration of life, a celebration of the many different types of people that make up what America is, and how they find joy and happiness in their every day.
I hope that helps a bit; it's a great poem! Good luck!
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