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