Side Lined (Naga-Uta Form)

over qualified redundant and out of work, too old to fit in - downtown,it is pouring down, the umbrella's in the hall

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Deneen White

Date: 9/4/2008 3:28:00 PM

being overqualified is just a polite way of saying, that we don't want to pay you what you are worth, been there, done that, I like this simplistic but very true write, take care D-nyce

James Foulk

Date: 9/4/2008 11:37:00 AM

thank you for reading my poem and for your comment. this was a great piece of poetry, I am just glad that I don't have to worry about working anymore, I retired three years ago. but know the feeling. a great message.

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/4/2008 8:19:00 AM

You speak for a lot of people who are rather lost after losing a job, and their self esteem along with it. A hard reality in today's news! ~ Carrie

Sean Kelly

Date: 9/4/2008 8:07:00 AM

22 words for the perfect " Catch 22 "...... Clever piece.....PS there's many a game WON by the directions from the side-line...

Michael Jordan

Date: 9/4/2008 6:29:00 AM

Brian there is so much truth to this poem - very sad - God Bless and thank you for all your supportive comments

Sharon Winter

Date: 9/4/2008 5:34:00 AM

Sounds frustrating, and the rain seems to go along with your misery. The mood is well portrayed. Hope it goes away. Love, Shar

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 9/4/2008 3:37:00 AM

I get the feeling of "useless" here...but...never! Nobody is ever useless, it's only in thier minds. I know the feeling of not fitting in and always just missing something...but it is all in God's plan, that one missed opprotunity, may be the greatest gift ever recieved. Awesome lyric, love Kristin