Full Circle
I left the corporate world with the hopes of giving back
Returning to school to earn my teaching degree was my plan of attack
Such a diverse group of fellow students I encountered in grad school
We all had hopes of someday making it into the teaching pool
Student teaching helped to solidify it for me
How truly rewarding a profession could be
Exhausting and emotionally draining work, for sure
But, making a positive impact in even one life, was the allure
With certificate in hand, I began to look for a teaching position
Eager for my dream career to come to fruition
Three failed interviews later, led me to substitute teaching
Two and a half years without a steady paycheck left me reaching
Financially, I was drowning, having already cashed in my IRA
I didn’t have a relationship with God, but still I began to pray
I left it in his hands to lead me
Through my faith, stronger than ever would I be
Finally a steady paycheck came my way
Still it wasn’t enough to stave off bankruptcy day
But wait, God wasn’t done
He would ensure that I could take care of my loved ones
Full circle, back to the corporate world I once knew
God would not leave me alone to stew
His guidance was golden
To him, I will always be beholden
For now, I am looking forward to my first paycheck
To help me climb out of this mountain of debt
Supporting my family is my primary goal
With God’s help I will dig my way out of this hole
Copyright © Bronwen Balmos | Year Posted 2011
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