My Job?

Its a guessing game
for you to name
what it is I did do
from a clue or two
but its been such a long time
to try and remember duties that rhyme!

Ah, there's a clue:  "duties" as in plural
but not outside, nothing rural.
Yes, there were machines involved ...
Oh no, have you already solved?

Well, I had to smile and listen a lot
both useful skills in order to not
mess up that job that kept me so busy
it often found me in a tizzy!

Did it fulfill any great need?
Well not really, only my greed
which sometimes seemed heart-stopping
especially when out shopping!

But at the end of the work day
I could always say
goodnight to all and then, run
to go and have some fun.




~~~~~~~~~~~~  for Matt Caliri's The Job contest  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Guzzi Avatar
December 27, 2009 at 5:07 PM
goodness No idea? dumb as a post that's me LOL Light & Love
Loving Iii Avatar
December 18, 2009 at 2:45 PM
let me guess; a nurse? john h loving iii
Adelana Avatar
October 19, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Thank you very much for acknowledging me about my poem...I just found out that you were right that it was sernyu not haiku. your comment on one of my poem (depth). goodluck also
Adelana Avatar
October 15, 2009 at 4:11 PM
this piece is mind blowing.I like the honesty thrown.good luck on the contest
Sun Avatar
September 26, 2009 at 7:47 AM
This is great! Thank you for dropping by and leaving your kind words.
Esquire Avatar
September 24, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Dear Sue, Great entry to the Contest Good Luck Thank-YOU for YOUR Gracious Comments ALWAYS...HG
Chamma Avatar
September 23, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Great write..Smooth..fun! Good luck.. Always, Farah
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September 23, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Nice lighthearted flavor in this poem. Good luck in the contest. Thank you for allowing me to smiline today and for your kind words on my poem. You have Soup Mail! Karen
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September 22, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Hi Sue, I'm gonna have to go with Customer Service Rep for a Telemarketing Agency. not outside, nothing rural, telephone counts as a machine, smiling and listening make sense when dealing with irate customers (I can always tell when the CSR is smiling even if I can't see them, just by the tone of their voice). now find me a telemarketer who feels his/her job fills a great need other then paying rent and bills and having cash around. I was a CSR once, I quite 3 weeks later. very fulfilling:)
Sheart Avatar
September 22, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Hi Sue Love the guessing game! Nursing? Terrific poem. All the best to you in Matt's contest though it's a winner either way in my book! Have fun! Take care hun. Love Light Truth Patricia
Yamin Avatar
September 22, 2009 at 9:21 AM
Sue! What a great write this one is! Verse Form has been beautifully used. Like Socrates you have asked questions instigating readers to give the answer. Brilliant. Thanks for your warm comments on my poem Departed Friends. The people I mentioned in the poem conducted themselves in such a way that has left indelible impressions on my heart. One day I'll be gone too. The question is have I made such impressions on the people that I'll be leaving behind? I was sck -will be active soon. -Mohammad
Austin Avatar
September 22, 2009 at 9:05 AM
Hi, Sue. I've been out-or-it for a few weeks...eye problems...dizziness. Trying to get caught up. Birthday-7/29. Love, daver
George   Avatar
September 21, 2009 at 7:49 AM
Good one , Sue. Good luck in the contest. Also, I want to thank you for the suggestion you made re: The Shore of Evermore being a good book title - I think I might use it. Love, Lainie
Zakerski Avatar
September 20, 2009 at 4:12 AM
Great writing - very expressive and creative. Keep up the good work!
Nunn Avatar
September 19, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Great write and good luck in the contest, thanks for the nice words on U,S. Consitution..Danny Nunn
Gass Avatar
September 19, 2009 at 7:35 PM
Good luck in Matt's contest!
Gass Avatar
September 19, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Excellent "job", Sue, with this winning poem! I, too, will have to ponder this one. After the contest is over we will have to have a revealing. I understand about trying to write to so many and it is always nice to hear from you when you have a chance. My cpu was down since Thursday and I have much catching up to do! But I guess that is better than the oppisite! Thank you for your thoughtful comments, always. Just in case I didn't give you my birth date it is 12/24. Love, Robin
Richards Avatar
September 18, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Hmmmmm....you will have us all guessing!! Clever you are....a riddle...I will have to ponder on this one awhile!~ Love, Carrie
Lopez Avatar
September 18, 2009 at 3:58 PM
I'm not sure what this job is however , it was a hoot reading the riddled poem:-)
Kendrick Avatar
September 18, 2009 at 3:50 PM
Interesting work. God speed in the contest. Keep writing. Sara
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