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Looking down the Barrel of Welfare…
by Ed Matlack → (All Poetry by Ed Matlack)
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Sorry folks, but this is HORROR for me...


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Either no body wants me,

Hell I would work almost for free,

I just need money for food to feed rufuz,

And a way to get to work, can you this understand and see…

 

I have unemployment for a bit longer,

And I have applied to so many jobs,

A few have gotten back to me,

But none have hired me, even though they seem interested,

I also know that no matter what happens,

All this can only make me stronger…

 

But for now, I whine to myself,

I don’t want pity, I don’t want a free ride,

A job of any type right now I could definitely abide,

Keep trying I must do, for my own & Ruffie’s sake,

On the edge I am of a very deep precipice,

My heart and soul do really sometimes ache…

© ed L 9/7/08


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 Reviews of "Looking down the Barrel of Welfare…"
Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on September 8, 2008
Ed have you tried online.Put job offers in google,and see what comes up.I'm, keeping you both in thoughts and prayers!Take care and keep hope alive!...ET

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on September 8, 2008
I hope that you will find something soon my friend for welfare...like disability pensions only trap the soul and break the spirit. Don't get me wrong I know both are necessary at times but so hard to hold your head high on either one of them.

Fee

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on September 8, 2008
Wow, I guess Marilyn sure told you! Wanna borrow my lawn mower?!

Something will come up, Bro, but you'll have to hang in there. Unemployment, along with so many other dismal things in this country right now, is way up. You are definitely not alone.

Reviewed on September 8, 2008
Anyone who isn't willing to give you a chance or time of day must have rocks for brains! I am sorry you are going through this; I was before I'd gotten sick, and now I can't work again; STILL trying to get on my damn disability!! I will keep you in my prayers! God be with you!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on September 8, 2008
Keep looking as there is a job out there for you Ed and you will get it when you need it the most. Keep faith. Take care.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on September 8, 2008
Keep on looking as a few of us will too, something will come along, becase when you are on the bottom the only way is up.

Georg

Reviewed by larry linville
Reviewed on September 8, 2008
You so well express the real problem of many people who keep looking and getting turned away. I wish people could understand rather than blaming good persons who are really trying to survive in this economy.

Reviewed by Flying Fox Ted L Glines (Reader)
Reviewed on September 7, 2008
Know the feeling all too well, Ed. Luckily, for decades, I have always had two fall-backs when things got desperate. Apartment complex owners are always looking for people to baby-sit (manage) their properties (small salary, free apartment and free utilities, minimal real responsibilities which are easily figured out. And hotels are always looking for night auditors (graveyard shift, slow to boring, and the audit is simple and easy to learn). These two fall-backs have served me well for the past almost-four decades of gypsy-style life on the edge, always moving on to the next beckoning adventure. You are in my prayers, Ed. You can do this.

Ted

Reviewed by Ms Beeds
Reviewed on September 7, 2008
Ack Ed - looks like we all have some crisis of life hanging out there - go figure - but as you appear to know - that which does not kill us only makes us stronger. Go forth and prosper my friend - Tomorrow is another day and to be completely trite - everything happens for a reason! Good Luck - Ms BEEDS

Reviewed by Lois Christensen
Reviewed on September 7, 2008
Cannot you create your own business on line and make money somehow? I know it can be done, but don't need myself but for you to do it would be great. Offer your services for what you are good at and maybe you will find something or look for jobs online and maybe that will get you a job. Hoping and praying you find one soon and get hired. You really need it soon. Prayers*****

Reviewed on September 7, 2008
Ed and Rufuz,

If I could help, I would, trust me. Feel so bad for y'all! Y'all are in my prayers. All I can do. Know this feeling too well...BOY do I.

(((((HUGS))))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Bonnie May
Reviewed on September 7, 2008
Don't give up my friend, something good will come your way. Wish I had all those penny's...I would gladly give them to you. Hang in and know you're not alone. Love, Bonnie


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