These Changing Times Iii

(The rehab of a supervisor)

My eyes!  Saturated
with industrial crap, eventually
to intoxicate what’s left of one’s
bewildered brain.
My sight!  Shackled to the
delusion of corporate inconsistencies,
when leading one’s head through each
enigmatic juncture.
My ears!  Burn with unprincipled
mispronunciations, after boardroom
lampoons of delinquency miss the
mark, especially when delivered
within the queerness of each
insidious secretion, only then to be
viewed with suspicion, when basking
within the formulation of one’s own
comfort zone!
“Labeled” Non aspirant
when introduced to those
emerging within the endearment of
one’s company charter!
“Without ambition”
The blind clown of managerial youth
articulates, one score and five
not an option in this perfidious 
global arena.
Astute!  The annual assessment
in place, only to bolster
insecure managers.
A feedback, to aid keep one
in one’s place.
The first phase of corporate
correctiveness, complete with subtle
innuendoes.
Barriers!  Put in place to analyze
inflexible overtones, before pleading
guilty of being in possession of too 
many answers.
But alas!  Enlightenment validated, only
if, of a positive kind.
Ah!  Is this the answer! Positivity with
in this negative world, where truth has
lost its meaning in a labyrinth of
corporate “Lunacy?”
Seminar after seminar concoct to
intergrade somewhat aimlessly with
today’s intellect, corporate logic
filtered through hidden agenda, systems of
corrective surgery implanted, to keep
“Shop floor” On track.”
“I!  And some, from
a bygone era, ridiculed, insulted,
with in the classroom.”

© Harry J Horsman  1999
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Allen Avatar
May 12, 2012 at 5:19 AM
I know the feeling that is why I went out and started my own business years ago. A great write and well said.
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March 25, 2012 at 7:34 PM
wwwoooww! congrats indeed for your win Harry, definitely an inspiring piece full of insight and depth
Puddifoot Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 1:03 PM
congrats on your 1st place win; this is a powerful and hard-hitting piece, great write :-) charlotte
Brown Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 12:56 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Chris' "Let The Masks Fall" contest Harry. Love, Carol
Owens Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 11:01 AM
Harry, Congratulations on your win with this wonderful poem....Marty
Prabhu Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 10:23 AM
every word is worth its weight in gold...... i totally agree and this is straight out of the gut.....i can relate to this corporate talk as we have had similar experiences..... a really well sculpted on.. congrats on the top placement Harry.......~sashi
Richards Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 9:43 AM
What an amazing description, such truth in every line, and as we read each line, the more and more it makes the reader feel the anger, injustice, indignity ...wow, harry, you are a wonderful writer, and I am honored to share placement with this masterpiece. My congratulations and knowing Chris has high standards...the honor is even greater! :)
Sweetheart Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 9:02 AM
congrats on your win from my wife.Ron. thank you for your words to her .
Guzzi Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 7:05 AM
A most excellant rant..give the reader just a couple of line breaks? [my sight] [my ear] [labeled] [F**] [barriers] [but alas] the whole will have more impact by emphasizing the verses and help the reader get to the end point! Congrad's on your big win! Light & Love
K. Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 3:08 AM
Wow, harry, this is such a different write from you and you've definitely expressed real sentiments here :)--This is a very honest write that's really well-written and gripping...I'm really glad to see your name at the top of the list :D! Super congrats to you for your 1st place win :)!
Burch Avatar
March 22, 2012 at 11:52 PM
Absolutely on point and passionate!!!!BRAVO!!!! Congrats Harry on your well deserved win in Chris's contest...Big Hugggss~Deb
Song Avatar
March 22, 2012 at 10:29 PM
I sense NO resentment here...ha ha..YOu have written such a powerful story of the spiraling out of control corporate America...the most oxymoronic country in the world...lip service for all, right?...This poem is great and Chris marked it numero uno! Congrats, Harry...
Onclaud Avatar
March 19, 2012 at 9:46 AM
wrenching piece, harry...this is chris' kind of edgy material... grreeat job!..:) hugggs!
Edwards Avatar
March 19, 2012 at 6:52 AM
Oh Chris will so dig this Harry..well done :) Hugs xx
Chircop Avatar
March 19, 2012 at 1:17 AM
This is a great entry for Chris contest.. Powerful creative and different... Bravo-Charma
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March 18, 2012 at 10:02 PM
Harry, now this is a very good entry for the contest... good luck in the contest.. have yourself a good night~ always*PD
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March 18, 2012 at 9:06 PM
harry, the dang Soup threw me off tonight just as I posted a comment to this one. I've come back and I see it's gone. AGain: I am pretty sure Chris will really like this one. I see you did it in a style that he uses himself a lot. Because it's about business it's a bit over my head but I can really get your TONE and you did a good job. Thanks for your comments today. I am getting off here soon. Luv, Andrea
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March 18, 2012 at 7:31 PM
oh my the corporate bulll.....been in that dog and pony show...
Williams Avatar
March 18, 2012 at 11:20 AM
Harry I sure am glad you found this so we could read it, sounds like this is rigth up Chris's street, assuming he lives in a street..David
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March 18, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Well done Harry !!!! Good luck in contest !!! - oxox love Anne-Lise
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March 18, 2012 at 6:18 AM
Interseting and seems angry write here Harry, I like it well done, all the best in the contest I won't say good luck because it isn''t down to luck just good writing which you do xx
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