The Tragedy of Unemployment
The Tragedy of Unemployment
By Elton Camp
Jerry had been employed all of his life
And had two children and a loving wife
He had ability, experience and good pay
It was unexpected what the boss did say
“Due to the economy, changes are slated.
Your job is one that’s to be eliminated.”
“I am under intense pressure from on high
To find something else you have to try.”
“A good recommendation I’ll gladly supply.
You have two weeks and then it’s goodbye.”
To go home and tell his family Jerry hated
How could such news possibly be related
The house mortgage wasn’t paid off yet
The oldest soon to start college was set
The chance of finding a job was very slim
Few would consider a man the age of him
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