Work . . .
Communication
Most insincere
Trying to guess what
They want to hear
Need a job so
The game I play
Trying to guess what
I’m suppose to say
Grin and bear it
Smile through it all
No job too much or
Compensation small
Really don’t want them
These jobs I pursue
My God how I hate
The interview
Love . . .
Communication
Not quite sincere
Try to be all that
Will keep you near
Need to be loved so
The words I say
Wait in fear seeing
If you will stay
Hiding my tears
Sweet through it all
No abuse too much or
Recognition small
Want you to love me
The one I pursue
But this feels like
A job interview
Life . . .
Communication
Heart felt, sincere
Trying to do right
Try to see clear
Pray for redemption
Every new day
Look to tomorrow
How it will play
Put weakness aside
Enduring it all
No trial too much or
Temptation small
More worthy a life
All I pursue
Just to be ready for
St. Pete’s interview
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November 9, 2009 at 3:26 pm
bindo
You know how I feel about these…
But the subject matter makes this rock
November 10, 2009 at 6:26 am
Gel
Bottled emotions come out well in your post
Hope life changes so it doesn’t feel as much like an “interview” for you.
Hello, from Sun. Scribblings.
November 10, 2009 at 7:15 am
Amity Me
I am just new here in your place and again, I found another very good poetess in you…:)
I admire and was amazed on your take of the prompt.
Am just new to OSI, so do care to drop by sometime.
Have a nice day!!!
November 10, 2009 at 7:16 am
Amity Me
I mean to Sunday Scribblings, not OSI. Sorry for the error. Really new nah!
November 10, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Cindy Hanson
This is great! interview or not!
November 12, 2009 at 5:23 pm
An Imperfect Servant
Cute and totally resonating with me.
I totally understand your frustration and your joy.
Very well done, Miss Demure.
November 12, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Shawn Roske
this one is cute!
November 13, 2009 at 8:32 pm
htmm
this one is definately a big creative manifest 🙂 i really like the way you structured it.
November 15, 2009 at 6:53 pm
TD
Excellent as usual. Also wanted you to know… I’m back 🙂 Thanks for your encouragement! http://tdexperience.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/chapter-30-fall/
November 17, 2009 at 4:21 am
Tel
It takes you through so many places: domestic abuse to low wages. Not quite what I expected with the whimsical rhymes, but that’s why I enjoyed it!
December 19, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Duma Key
Great post…I can relate so much to the first part… well the whole, just at this point the first part hits home.
December 25, 2009 at 4:53 pm
bindo
Happy Holidays D….
Peace to you and yours
December 25, 2009 at 5:26 pm
lovefoxglove
I like the trilogy format. All three parts resonate – the recession on so many levels. I am glad I stopped by this Christmas morning. Wishing you a lovely Christmas and a Blessed Yule. I will chant for you. lady foxglove
January 20, 2010 at 3:29 am
jmeg93
lovely…teeeheee
February 8, 2010 at 10:11 pm
cordieb
Love it. The sound of frustration…. {{sigh}}
April 7, 2010 at 12:06 am
brupit
I love all of your work!
May 19, 2010 at 7:16 pm
the author
perfect~
August 9, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Phil
It’s been a long time since you last posted, Miss D.
Too long.
I hope you’re OK.
January 5, 2011 at 4:31 pm
slpmartin
Your poem reminded me of a time in my own life…enjoyed reading it.