The Paycheck

I am the senior cashier in a store.

Most of the time my job is just a bore.

My co-workers are great

So the job I can't hate.

The paycheck is all I'm really here for.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
September 13, 2010 at 10:02 PM
AWESOME, Francine, short and to the point, and the reason why more than half of AMerica work in their crappy jobs, for the measley checks!! Luv, Andrea
Neels Avatar
September 11, 2010 at 8:50 AM
Congratulations on your success in Carolyn's contest Francine, love Wilma
Freeman Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 11:42 PM
Sad but fact in most jobs in this day. Congratulations on your success in the competition. Agape, Moses
Scripca Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 8:55 PM
Congratulations on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest. Ching, ching!!! :)
Mehta Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 8:09 PM
Congratulations on this win in tghe contest, Francine
Brown Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 5:32 PM
Congratulations on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest Francine. Love Carol
Haick Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 4:08 PM
Congratulations on your win! ...Love, Audrey
Sweetheart Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 3:33 PM
Congrats Francine on your winning poem in the Work contest... great words and a great win to enjoy this happy weekend with luv.. luv..
Devonshire Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 1:54 PM
You gave us a good laugh with your limerick, Francine. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
La France Avatar
September 4, 2010 at 6:59 AM
Thanks for commenting on my poetry. I hear you Francine, I would turn my back and never look back, on my nursing job, if it wasn't for that paycheck that I need to survive... best of luck in the contest with this poem.. Love Constance
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September 4, 2010 at 5:24 AM
lol made me smile on this Sat. morning.. good luck in contest....Luv Michael
Mehta Avatar
September 4, 2010 at 2:59 AM
Very creative and interesting Limerick , Francine
Dietrich Avatar
September 3, 2010 at 11:28 PM
I completely understand that one. I have worked in many a place such as that. Great last line. LUv, Andra
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