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So long ago when just a teenager Wanting all the things that spoke to a girl I decided there was only one way It seemed I should give employment a whirl Small town, not many jobs to apply for Finally got hired at the coffee shop Found out I was the worst waitress ever My humiliation just would not stop I spilled almost everything I touched Orders were often totally mixed up The just would not let me make the coffee Usually nothing in my tip cup It was a learning experience though And helped me learn about myself I know…

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 12/28/2014 8:33:00 PM
dropping back with my congrats:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 12/17/2014 1:49:00 AM
I have never been a waitress, but I can imagine how tough it would be to keep all of those orders straight... Congrats on your win, Barbara. Nice work!
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Date: 12/14/2014 4:24:00 PM
A learning experience, indeed, Barbara!! Mistakes we all make...the first steps are usually the most difficult. Congrats on your fine win. // paul
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Date: 12/13/2014 4:52:00 PM
Loved your poem, Barbara! It's the learning experience that counts! Congratulations on your win! Sandra
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Date: 12/11/2014 9:38:00 PM
I love this Barbara. You made it really fun to read. Thanks for sharing this part of your life. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 12/11/2014 12:02:00 PM
That job must have been really hard for you but it is good that you came away with some increased knowledge about life..I enjoyed reading it and thanks for sharing part of your life with us..Sara
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Date: 12/11/2014 8:52:00 AM
Lovely sonnet and nice write on he theme, congrats on the win
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Date: 11/16/2014 8:19:00 PM
One of the most difficult and unappreciated jobs there is. They don't realize wait staff lives on tips, some don't care. I did it for a while before tackling it in the sky! I enjoyed your poem Barbara!
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Date: 11/16/2014 5:16:00 PM
I waitressed when I moved to the Island we live on - boy its tough work - i wasn't brilliant but i got on well with the customers and that was the best bit of the job:-) Great write - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan x
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