An Unemployed Worker’s Lament

Steven West on Nov 30, 2011

Poem about a man who was just laid off.

Worked real hard,

Played by the rules,

Where did it get me?

I’m just like so many fools.

Got the note,

Said see me at noon,

Felt like I was being sent off

Like a high flying balloon.

Boss said I’m sorry,

But we are downsizing at once.

I was sent packing

Just after lunch.

Now I’m part of the unemployed

With bills to be paid.

I’m very annoyed.

Hey, Congress I want you to hear my plea.

Anyone can lose their job.

It just happened to me.

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Comments (4)

CHIPMUNK on Nov 30, 2011
a stressful time it must be for you
Yvhes P. on Nov 30, 2011
Sad. Don’t lose hope. In time everything will be fine.
SharifaMcFarlane on Dec 1, 2011
Then the government turns around and says that it is not getting as much taxes paid in. Well if people aren’t working, what are they going to pay taxes from?
SharifaMcFarlane on Dec 1, 2011
That’s why so many micro businesses are being created. Don’t be discouraged. While you’re searching maybe you can earn from your skills in other ways.

Hi there!