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Punching the Clock |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Salavador Dali Punching the Clock ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ I’m overwhelmed and under-paid, I live my life in masquerade. Nothing is as I dreamed it’d be, ~I’m fed up to the ‘n’th degree! I punch a clock at my work place, And tread the wheel of life’s rat race. Orders here, and orders there, ~I’d rather live in solitaire. ~*~ I put in eight hard hours a day, Then punch the clock and grab my pay. I then head home to kids and wife, But I am bored with same old life. I need some spark to light my fire, ~Something new to bring inspire, To get the sap to flow again, Or I will surely go insane! ~*~ A chance for change came my way. She bared her wares in bold display. Her words and ways were quite exciting. I felt the fires within, igniting. With ruby lips pressed in to mine, Up popped a warning ~ “Danger” sign. There was a price for siren’s kiss, ~ My wife and kids, I'd sorely miss. ~*~ Why risk it all for something new? ~This road was one I'd not pursue. I’d honor family, self, and work~ Be stand-up guy ~ and not a jerk! With wanderlust, there came a cost. I shuddered at what could be lost. I sighed relief at my close call, For in the gamble, I'd lose all. ~*~ When punching out at end of day, I now head home and want to play, With my kids ~ and with my wife! For now I love my family life! [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-06-2005 01:03 AM).] |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Ah this is precious. Weighing the cost and thwarting temptation! Rae |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Yay! Oh Linda, this is indeed such an ever present situation that so many moms and dads have to cope with in their daily routine, how to provide for their family while also being able to have plenty of time to raise their family! (sigh) It seems our society is continuing to tangle itself in the former, and I certainly hope it can become so we can find increasing flexibility to spend with our children without the fear of losing work! God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" Mother Teresa |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Linda, you can sure write beautiful poems about anything and everything. I sure understand about being underpaid. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
you gift grace among the more mundane punching time never so sublime |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Rae! Yes, that was it in a nut shell! After reading the poem just now, I think I should make a country song out of it! lol Thanks for dropping by!  Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ Thank you for the thoughtful and thought-full, reply. May your dreams be sweet this night. Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SC ~ Well, my dear, when you complete your course (and you WILL complete it) your pay cheque should hopefully increase accordingly! Hold that thought as you are working your way through the Latin in your books! Hugs with love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Thank you, gracious Goddess! I appreciated your poetic reply and kind words! Linda |
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