About the Poem
I wrote this poem a few days after hearing that a key member had been let go. He was my corporate office contact, and made each member of his department feel special. How could this happen, I wondered? Will it happen more often? Yes. As the bean counters develop new savings, vacated positions are not refilled, which leaves me with an empty feeling.
Job Lost |
| by Melton Culberth |
| The first day I was employed, Was a great day in my life. I can now provide for my kids, Along with a loving wife. The bills are all paid. And there’s food on the table. We are respected, healthy and able. Then the cutbacks came, the layoffs began, I want to keep my position. But, I find myself, beside myself, with no more recognition. The company I work for Is a strong organization. But then it Merged, And lost human compassion. I hear the stories of men that’s fired, Their jobs downsized by the Company, And now wonder what the future holds. America has no job security. |
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Jules
I liked this poem because I really felt as though I could feel the poets emotion,their worries & concerns.
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