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Unemployed

Looking in the mirror
A stranger in there
Watching TV late
Absently stroking hair

Playing solitaire at noon
Eating breakfast at four
Getting dressed at six
Crying out; no more

Taking out the trash
Avoiding neighbor’s eyes
Having one more drink
Telling yourself lies

Looking for a job
Desperately seeking pay
Feeling like shoe dirt
Hoping for a better day

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 4/20/2010 1:26:00 PM
This is a timely poem. So many are going through this right now. I like the way you ended with a bit of hope. Nice use of rhyme to share your thoughts. Thank you for your kind comment. Keep on writing!! Karen
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