Poem: Unemployed
About Unemployment
Unemployment is a period when you have no job and it is probably one of the best times to express yourself through a poem. At this time, you might probably feel a little depressed seeing that no employer has called you for any interviews.
Unemployed
I toss and turn the pages
Away
My mind jumps up and down
Astray
Every day I count my blessings
Accumulated to make my pay
Poem Meaning
I toss and turn the pages
Away
This represents my job search online.
My mind jumps up and down
Astray
This means I may not fit for some jobs but I apply anyway. I feel like I am lacking direction.
Every day I count my blessings
Accumulated to make my pay
We know that to count your blessings means to be grateful for what you have but in my poem, I mean counting my blessings literally and imagining them as my salary.
For Those Who Are Currently Unemployed Or Was Unemployed In The Past
Did You Find My Poem Relatable?
© 2018 Li-Jen Hew
Comments
AUTHORHello Verlie. Haha, it takes time. Currently working. Thanks.
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Hey Bill, yeah I think i would prefer to work instead of doing nothing. Thanks.
It is a stressful time, searching for work. I've been there (lots) but not as upbeat as you are. I wish you the best.
Supposedly I retired eight years ago. I could not do it. Now I'm working for myself and working more hours than before. lol Unemployment would drive me crazy! :)
Yes, as the saying goes: "No amount of planning can make up for dumb luck."
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@Robert. So lucky!! :)
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Thanks Mary! :)
You're welcome. Fortunately, the big blow was to my pride. Financially I was lucky, not the least of which was due to my spouse who handles the finances.
When I first arrived in Canada, this was what I felt so I can relate to this. You are right, it is also the best time to give way to your creative spirit.
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Hey Robert, thanks for being honest and humble. I hope you are doing fine now and you're right, the poem should stop there. :)
Yes, your poem is right on the money. I had 2 stretches of unemployment. One was back in '93-'94 and that was a bad time to be looking for work. The next stretch was '11-'12 and that was far worse. Hopefully you won't have to write a poem about the next phase, having to take a job for less than 1/2 of what you were getting. Welcome to HubPages.
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Thank you Frank! And I like how you describe my poem..even stream.
I like the way you kept this poem at an even stream.. love the cartoon too LOL..
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