Began by teaching my teddy bears
telling them to learn my prayers.
Standing before a class, smiling.
No longer teddys but growing
minds that listen and criticise
believing they are beyond wise.
Laughing is the only way to
deal with this kind of point of view!
We were all smart-arses one time
thinking we were ready to climb
out of the education zone
anticipating the unknown.
Interviews are stressful and short
the old folks give you no support
”There’s plenty of jobs out there, dear,
you have only to be sincere.”
What! Sincere? Got to be a slave
don’t wear too much aftershave.
Three years experience to boot,
the cost of a brand new suit.
Finally get a job, who cares?
Try to hold in the streaming tears.
Boss’s a prick, colleagues are petty
hours are long, you want to flee.
What to do now? A masters?
Who knew about the dangers?
Climb into your comfort place.
Start again in the marketplace.
This time with the courage to say:
”I know how much I bloody weigh,
I am not your slave, Mister,
write that down in your big binder.”
A good boss, some nice colleagues and
a decent job is the best hand.
Takes a while to get the mixture
right, be patient it will occur.
Don’t give up, keep driving forward.
Talk to your friends, don’t get angered.
There is a job for you, trust me
you just have to find the right key.
