Didn'T Blink

I flat out nailed my first interview
Young and dumb without a clue
Then hired on the spot, no lying
Nervousness was my only crime
When suddenly his questions stopped
Damn it man, our eyes locked
I stood up in fear, my hand out
Ready to go home and just pout
His words were "your hired"
"I like the way your wired"
He shook my hand withe ease
Then we talked about the leads
I then asked him for an advance
Five hundred bucks, a slim chance
So when I left that interview
Holding five hundred buckaroo
I felt I had conquered the world
I drove home to kiss my girl
Caught every single green light
First time for everything, right?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 8/6/2010 11:26:00 AM
super cool, loved it
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Date: 7/13/2010 2:09:00 PM
Really like this, my friend! Great job! How are you bro? Write when you can, k? Later, JA
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Date: 6/28/2010 9:37:00 AM
Congratulations Mitch on your win in Joe Flach's contest "First Time". Love, Carol
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Date: 6/26/2010 8:29:00 AM
oh wow--that sure was one lucky day, Mitch!! Couldn't help but smile for you!! --Congrats on your win with this --nikko :)
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Date: 6/23/2010 7:50:00 PM
Cool, can you pass that on to me! I need some of that karma!
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Date: 6/22/2010 7:59:00 PM
Marvelous one, simply marvelous. and congratulations!
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Date: 6/20/2010 6:00:00 PM
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Date: 6/19/2010 9:01:00 PM
I love this Mitch! Congratulations on you 8th Place win in the contest! An delight to read and yes, there is a "Frist time" for everything! Peace, love, Audrey
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Date: 6/19/2010 1:52:00 PM
Congrats on your win Mitch rgds WN
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Date: 6/19/2010 11:14:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Joe Flach's contest "First Time" Mitch. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/18/2010 7:12:00 PM
Mtch, thank you for entering this very unique and creative poem in my contest. I hope all your days go so well. Joe
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Date: 6/18/2010 6:52:00 PM
What a fantastic first time memory! Congrats on your win!~Tirzah~
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Date: 6/18/2010 3:09:00 PM
Congrats Mitch on your winning poem in Joe's contest with this wonderful write and win .. enjoyed my friend.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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Date: 6/18/2010 8:43:00 AM
Awesome Write Mitch.....Good Luck in the contest....Larry
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Date: 6/18/2010 7:56:00 AM
What a wonderful entry to the contest, Mitch!! I'm sure no one ever forgets that first job, and loved those last two lines!! Outstanding!! ~ Carrie
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Date: 6/18/2010 5:21:00 AM
Apt feelings expressed of the first interview. Good luck if it is for the contest
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Date: 6/18/2010 5:10:00 AM
wow you had to much good luck all at one time. Now why did you not stop and buy a lott. ticket..Kidding Mitch, it a wonderful feeling to feel that the world is all on your side for once. Enjoyed your couplets, have a nice one,..P.d.
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