A Necessary Evil

I often moan about my job,
a certain colleague, and my boss -
I wish I didn't have to go
to work (I wouldn't mourn its loss).

Without a job I'd be quite skint;
it puts the money in the bank -
I think of that and carry on
(unsure of what or whom to thank).

written 9th November for Julia's Unrest of Spirit contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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March 2, 2019 at 11:51 AM
Hi Jack, I have been my own boss for most of my working life up to now, but I have advised our boys to work for either government or a well known group of companies, at least in this way you know what to expect at the end of the month. The other way round, you are responsible to make your money to put in the bank. I enjoyed your poem very much Jack, and you are right bosses can be awful. I'm sure the three ladies working for us think I'm an ogre sometimes! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
La France Avatar
November 12, 2018 at 4:24 PM
Jack, great write, yep, for the money is the reason the zombie walks to work early in the morning, best of luck in the contest ~
Horsman Avatar
November 11, 2018 at 3:22 PM
What i find amazing about this poem, Jack, is how the poem marry's up with the title, so apt, and so good..
Dietrich Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 5:41 PM
You are so much like me, Jack. I actually don't hate my work though. I just prefer staying home and having fun!! So nice to see you put up a poem here and thanks for visiting mine today.
Callus Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 9:21 AM
I think you speak for many others, Jack:) Work IS a necessary evil...not everybody is born rich!! gl in the contest. Regards // paul
Man Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 8:14 AM
Jack, you write in a way so easy to relate.. hope you are well dear friend!
Ball Avatar
November 9, 2018 at 5:29 PM
Oh I think we all know exactly how you feel. I just keep reminding myself I'm there for the money. Great job. God Bless, JB
Roper Avatar
November 9, 2018 at 3:23 PM
I like the poem, Jack. I think we all feel like you having to work to put money in the bank. The last job I had I loved :)
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