Laurie Mahoney Poet Rhyme

A Cheap Watch and a Cake

You sell yourself for money
Hour lunch two coffee breaks 
To punch a card at 5pm
For a cheap watch and a cake
You live on autopilot 
A zombie for the pay
Make copies, staple papers
Day, after day, after day
You think you're irreplaceable 
Never make it without you
But if you dropped dead on the floor
They'd step right over you
And when your time is over
They blow up some balloons
Toast you with some Diet Sprite
Goodbye they're done with you
Tell me was it worth it?
Did it bring you any joy?
Did you trade your soul,your dreams
To be gainfully employed?
Were you ever happy 
Or was it lies , just fake 
Do you wish your life was more
Than a cheap watch and a cake?

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The Situation October 10, 2023 at 7:52 PM Loved it so much I'm faving it.

Jennifer Fenn October 15, 2021 at 7:43 PM Very thought provoking, Laurie.

Kim Rodrigues October 14, 2021 at 8:58 AM So true thus I retired when I wanted to. They were out one hard worker but they will soldier on without me and never follow the crumbs to find me. Congratulations on POTD!

Jenna Logan October 13, 2021 at 4:30 AM Forgive my late arrival at your POTD party, Laurie. Your write is exceptionally well written about the drudgery some us face in the workplace. Congratulations.

Alexis Y. October 8, 2021 at 4:20 AM Wow! Laurie, This is so well written. I'm so happy to hear that found a job that you love instead of spending many years at a job that didn't appreciate you. Well done. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Rama Balasubramanian October 8, 2021 at 2:44 AM So Lovely. This is a great poetry. Some wonderful heart touching thoughts. Congratulations on your well deserved Potd. Enjoy the honour and day

Jan Allison October 8, 2021 at 1:04 AM so little gratitude after all those years of service - so glad you managed to escape and get a job you love, congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx

Brandy Nicole October 7, 2021 at 5:00 PM Work isn't enjoyable, as far as doing the same thing each day- for years and years. Of course, attitude helps. Seeing the positive in your surroundings. (Just my simple thinking). I think we all have worked somewhere that wasn't our dream job. That cheap watch and cake, perhaps a blessing in disguise. Congratulations Laurie, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Brandy

William Kelii Kekaula October 7, 2021 at 12:43 PM I loved my dream and I reassured myself in its pursuit--educationally. Ne'er to be a frog sitting in the cold water of a pot on top of the stove. Earned degrees, two jobs hired me a week apart as a concurrent contractor until I retired from both. Comfortably raised a family, now they raise theirs likewise. Life is ne'er a bed of roses, it'll weigh down on you, time and again as the thorns of the mattress will remind you. My compliments on winning POTD my friend, Aloha!

Gary Radice October 7, 2021 at 10:05 AM Loved this. I must admit that there were times I was working to live rather than living to work. Congratulations on POTD Cheers - Gary

Esther Ogundeinde October 7, 2021 at 9:11 AM Congratulations! Interesting

L Milton Hankins October 7, 2021 at 9:05 AM Congratulations on your P.O.T.D., Laurie.

Heidi Sands October 7, 2021 at 8:47 AM Very well written. Congratulations for POTD :)

Paula Goldsmith October 7, 2021 at 8:39 AM Congratulations on your Potd win. WOW!!! What a wonderful story/write. All so true. They say, do what you love but many times that will not pay the bills. Have a blessed day..................

John Lawless October 7, 2021 at 7:31 AM if it was fun they wouldn't call it ....WORK. Nicely done....and congrats on POTD Laurie.

Rama Balasubramanian October 7, 2021 at 7:25 AM An excellent, inspiring write. Need to show this to my hubby. Not happy but not leaving. Congratulations on your well deserved Potd. Enjoy the honour and day

Joseph May October 7, 2021 at 7:20 AM So many people are not happy in their jobs.. Congrats on POTD

Constance La France October 7, 2021 at 6:48 AM Lauri, excellent writing and thought provoking, so many people become a slave to a job they do not like. Congratulations on receiving a deserving POEM OF THE DAY, enjoy the honor ~ friendship and poetry _Constance

Gershon Wolf October 7, 2021 at 6:35 AM Time (the watch) to chew on your words (the cake), laurie... O.K., I think I'm punching out. Congrats on POTD, Gershon

Warren Doll October 7, 2021 at 6:17 AM Laurie, Congratulations on POTD. Well deserved for this well written and true poem. All the best~ Warren

Malabika Ray Choudhury October 7, 2021 at 5:55 AM Congratulations on POTD. Deep thoughts penned with great flowing lines - Brilliant. I have to admit I loved my job, which was teaching.. but I realize nobody will remember me devoting a lot of time and energy..when I am gone. You are really thoughtful, My Dear Friend, and realistically philosophical. Best Wishes ~ Mala

Christuraj Alex October 7, 2021 at 4:41 AM Indeed, deeply thought-provoking concepts, words, verses, feelings... One can work for fulfilling one's duty; One can work for fun; To work with dedication putting one's heart and soul is, as for me too, the true concept of work. Thank you for sharing this, and hearty congratulations!

Tania Kitchin October 7, 2021 at 4:19 AM Laurie, some jobs are not worth it, congratulations on POTD!

Mike Gentile October 7, 2021 at 3:43 AM I did't even get the cheap watch!! Congrats on your POTD and Break A Leg!! Laurie Mahoney October 7, 2021 at 3:54 AM thank you!!

Brian Strand October 7, 2021 at 3:32 AM Ah Laurie ..unless we all work..we dont eat..the way of the world is designed Laurie Mahoney October 7, 2021 at 3:51 AM Absolutely we all have to work. I'm 50 and I've have had jobs since I was 10. None of them brought me joy. I'm saying that people shouldn't settle. Make money doing something you love. Somehow it's the "norm" to be unhappy in your work. People shouldn't spend 50 yrs unhappy.

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