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You Poor, Unfortunate Woman

Last Monday was a special day for me. You got that big promotion and the raise! I pity you, for now your life will be a rat race through a long, nightmarish maze. You’re doomed to spend that extra salary on nerve pills and work late six days a week. While I breeze through my work days trouble-free, you’ll wrestle with a future dark and bleak. And worst~~you’ll have less time with your new man. I was engaged to him a year ago. When suddenly he dumped me, I began to see he’s evil. Soon you too will know! The lucky ones like me don’t wear a frown. We’ve no romance or wealth to tie us down.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023




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Date: 9/13/2023 10:40:00 PM
Hi Janice, I wonder if you have someone specifically in mind. However it is a blunt truth that when we look for a raise in position and salary, our workload increases to unprecedented levels and our tension mounts. I know many such cases. Powerfully and beautifully written.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 9/27/2023 9:22:00 PM
No, I didn't have anyone in mind. The thought just came to my somewhat unusual mind. LOL! Thanks, Valsa. Janice
Date: 9/10/2023 11:44:00 AM
You’ve written about something so real and true in such a profound manner. I felt this and have seen so many go through similar situations, and how poetically you’ve said it al. Brilliant
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 9/11/2023 7:22:00 AM
Ink Empress, thank you so much! Janice
Date: 9/6/2023 8:39:00 AM
Powerful message in this fine Sonnet, Janice. We all need to be more aware of the bigger picture when we make decisions ... many look too good to be true and are. Have a great week! Bill
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 9/7/2023 1:33:00 PM
Thanks so much, Bill. Janice

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