Unaware and oblivious,
unknown actions set
the inevitable in motion.
Life continues, seemingly unchanged,
but it is a facade,
a hologram, with no substance.
A simple phone call,
life is changed, thrown into chaos,
fear, uncertainty, become my bedmates.
Accusations made,
defense not allowed,
income ripped away, no apologies.
Reaching the realization
of being disposable.
The future now hazy, uncertain,
unjustly, the sunlight is stolen.
Author notes
PO contest, 2/9/09
I was laid off this week, fired, really. I was unjustly accused of doing something I never did. The person responsible had better access to the owner than I did. I was just doing my job to the best of my ability while unbeknownst to me someone was laying the ground work to ensure my dismissal. I was never given the opportunity to defend myself and was fired out of hand. It came as a complete surprise to me! In this economy it is certainly a huge deal!
link to my gold trophy winner
http://allpoetry.com/poem/4284407
A contest entry
- Poem of the Week - POW - by Bear by Arkbear.
1110 points, ended February 8, 9 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Congrats on the Gold!
Too bad about the unfairness with your job loss - good luck in finding another, much better, job - I've always heard that when one door closes, another opens - so many wishes!
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Well done on Gold.A topical subject and I must say I feel for you.We all live in uncertain times and to find yourself in a situation not of your making must be devastating.I wish you all the luck in the world.I don't think you will need it though.You have a great ability that will see you through.I am sure that new job is just aroung the corner
, Ros
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Always a Troublemaker in the Lot
Oh, Kathryn, I am so sorry and will be sending up my prayers on your behalf. Trust the Lord, He has something much better for you; so, even if it looks as though all is lost, don't believe it. God's timing is perfect. Remember, He said, "I do not bring these ills upon you, but give them to Me and I shall turn them into blessings."
He has shown me so many times and always pulled me through right on time: His time. A good example is "One Amazing Day," one very, very close to what you are going through right now.
By the way, the poem is excellent and worthy of the GOLD!
Luv & hugs, BonnieQ
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AMEN!
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grats on ur shiny
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You need some more of these yellow guys
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Thanks! I've always had a thing for little clapping yellow guys! ( don't tell my husband! lol)
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Congratulation on the well deserved Gold for this amazing poem!!!
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Hello Kathryn ~
Yes, losing your job in this econmy is a HUGE dael -
My respect to you for being able to pen your thoughts and feelings in a Poetic Voice.....
......an INCREDIBLE Rap Lyric if you read it from my side of the monitor....very cool - If you take each S* and break it down, I can see many musical Artists and taking this and making it a HIT on billboard charts across the US - You might want to check in on that......seriously -
**uncertaintly (become)? a bedmate -
Ya know, I really have nothing to critique here.......this is a common factor happening all around us, but the Tone and style you have penned this in is simply stunning -
EVEN YOUR AUTHORS NOTES RAP!!!
There is something serious going on in this write....not sure if it's because I just watched the Grammys, but you have given this write a voice and song -
....and my Partner( no his thoughts do not influence my decision or scores)....he said....Freaking unbelievable lyrics!
I have nothing here to critique.....thank you for entering....good luck & God bless,
Bear ~
Title 9.9.....Had me pondering.....I would have entitled it....*Unjustly, A Hollow Gram* -
Flow 10....2nd ( 10 ) I have given tonight -
Depth 10..perfect depth....brilliant penning -
Theme 9.35...a common Theme as of late, but penned with excellence -
Feelings 9.95..had me feeling like jumping from the emotion I find in your words -
Grammar 10.0..wisely chosen.... VERY affective..had me glued to my monitor -
Presentation 9.9....usually not a fan of all same length S*'s....but your Tone and meter are the BOMB! -
Uncommonness....9.95...Theme is not all the uncommon, but the way you laid it all out is genius, I don't care what anyone else says -
Sit & Ponder Affect 10.0...I did ponder....A LOT -
Ability to follow Rules 10.0...perfect....nice job
-Bears Score: 99.05
Excellent!
No editing once a Judge has touched your work ~
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Thank you so much, Bear, for the gold! It is a wonderful honor to receive it when this week's po was so full of wonderful pieces! Thanks again!
Kathryn
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