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A Clever, Highly Intriguing Haibun Poetry Contest, Sponsor - William Kelii Kekaula. Date written: 2/11/2026

The Anticipation

"We'll be in touch."  Each job interviewee is dismissed with this nerve-wracking cliffhanger.  On the line, a highly-coveted dream job sought by the qualified and overqualified alike. One out of several job seekers - just put through his catechisms - exits the "Interview In Progress" door, as another walks in. It's a feeding frenzy. Competition for the great gig is fierce, but Lady Luck will smile on only one. His mind and heart,  racing. Do his employment chances glow like the sun? Or will he be blown the kiss of death? Oh, to be a fly on the wall during decision time! Until then, a dream job hangs on a slender thread. The prolonged suspense is agonizing as they all wait for the moment of truth .



                                                                                                          a prolonged suspense 
                                                                                                     lady luck smiles on just one ~
                                                                                                                 job of a lifetime
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Goldsmith Avatar
February 11, 2026 at 7:05 AM
I enjoyed reading your powerful "The Anticipation" write. Now AI is starting to take jobs. Love your true line, "Until then, a dream job hangs on a slender thread." Have a wonderful day writing away............
Ibeh Avatar
February 11, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Thank you very much for the visit and comment, Paula:-)
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