Ready and Willing To Work

The job search continues, though unemployment has run out
For me, accepting a government handout set a precedent
If only the largest corporations are to qualify for bailouts
Then I’d like to shake up Washington and run for president

Not of the United States, no, I don’t want Obama’s job
But I’d like to take the reins of a business with some courage
To refuse taxpayer money like Ford, not GM on the rob
Like the public, I’d heal corporate wounds with my own bandage

Now I fill my hours volunteering for various causes
Senior centers and children’s groups show appreciation
Operating in the red, they are used to accepting losses
And in my heart I receive a different type of compensation
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 1/31/2015 4:34:00 AM
DIANE , Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups home page. ~Always & Forever~ LINDA
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Date: 10/19/2014 4:58:00 PM
It's so true works of service are terribly underpaid! GOOD for YOU! Light & Love
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Date: 1/12/2011 4:47:00 PM
The bail out was just the ultra rich taking care of the ultra rich. Unemployment compensation is taxable while the bail outs and the hand outs aren't. We need a revolution. Vince
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Date: 11/6/2010 6:51:00 AM
sorry my freind
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Date: 9/16/2010 12:48:00 PM
Vision and compassion are necessary ingredients of human progress, and they are they oil of poetry. You are in a small boat where many of us are piled, and I pray God's will deliver us and country. An heartfelt write.
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Date: 9/13/2010 10:06:00 PM
Diane, however do you "get by" now? I"m so sorry that you are in this situation that so many americans are facing, but happy to know you are giving to your community . Congrats on this fine win. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 9/12/2010 10:49:00 AM
Diane, many congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest >> James
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Date: 9/11/2010 8:47:00 PM
wonderful, congrats on your win
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Date: 9/11/2010 8:56:00 AM
Diane, many congrats on your win in Carolyn's contest, love Wilma
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Date: 9/10/2010 11:48:00 PM
Congratulations Diane on your success in the competition. Agape, Moses
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Date: 9/10/2010 9:04:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest
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Date: 9/10/2010 8:11:00 PM
Congratulations on this win in the contest, Diane
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Date: 9/10/2010 5:34:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest Diane. Love Carol
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Date: 9/10/2010 4:35:00 PM
Clever and positive write that a youngster can write about her countries present state. Your writing can only go from strength to strength girl >> James
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Date: 9/10/2010 1:56:00 PM
Boy, can a lot of us relate to this, Diane. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/10/2010 5:41:00 AM
Diane what a heartfelt piece.. Your last line brings it home for me.. Beautiful indeed.. Welcome to Poetry Soup and thank you for your comment.. Wilma
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Date: 9/9/2010 2:34:00 PM
Diane, the jobsearch are tough these days,, enjoyed your poem,..p.d.
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Date: 9/9/2010 2:13:00 PM
:) Thanks for supporting the contest, Diane. Hope you find work soon, but volunteers are needed everywhere. Best wishes, Carolyn
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