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It’s A Jungle Out There
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It’s A Jungle Out There |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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Once I roamed the corporate jungle discovering who I’d be, I swam in waters with piranhas; each took some bites of me. Then I made it to dry land and thought I saw the light of day – A corporate ladder looming high, I thought that I might play. Thought that I could make my way and someday buy a Jaguar. But what I found while still on ground was wild cats at my ankles. And so I thought that my way out of “survival of the fittest” Was climbing high so I could fly and acquire my independence. But there’s an anaconda wrapped 'round the ladder to the top Poised and waiting quietly, prepared to squeeze and stop a heart. The corporate air is hard to breath, the tightened grip displaces Dreams of lofting country home and Norwegian cruise vacations. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The boa wrapped around your neck, not ostrich feather tippet, Rather one that smelled the sweat you let while climbing up and up Silently coiled around the frame, it waits for your approach. Then greed, the man-made anaconda, starts choking off your soul. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Love it Jo... especially the last stanza. All too true. |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Been there and wore that t-shirt  Nicely done Jo. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Whew! That was a close one! Glad you got out of that corporate quagmire before it choked the life breath out of you!  Jo, you did a great job of showing the perils of climbing that proverbial ladder! Love you! Linda |
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DennisTheMenace Member
since 2005-09-04
Posts 240 |
OK you convinced me, I'll stay in school as long as possible, just don't tell dad I'm draging it out. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Excellent metaphors, Jo. You wrapped this one round all of us...  |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
I liked this alot. I like the message. -Juju -<>-~-<>-~-<>- |
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Bodger Senior Member
since 2005-06-12
Posts 1260Tolerance for a short time |
Expecting you to climb up on it's terms When do they learn that talent is not desire nor control Dave |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big angel hugs) The corporate environment can indeed feel so cold, sterile and distant, dearest friend, it really is amazing how bosses can be on the floor just above yours, yet they are ever so distant from understanding you and your needs ever too often! (sad sigh) This really reminded me of Enron reading this, dearest friend, God Bless You for your sentiments here, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jo, 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" |
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iamcaroline New Member
since 2006-01-30
Posts 4BC, Canada |
Totally awesome and so very true! I loved it. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I'm still looking for that Jaguar...James |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
LOL James. Thanks ALL you wonderful friends for the time you took to read and post. *hugs*....jo |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Snakes... freudian yanno sometimes a snake is just a dead man walking sigh I'm glum. You deserve better Jo Jo. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
SereneOne.........I'm long outta there...not to worry. Just thinking about the Enron dealie here in Houston and all those people and where it got them, yano. Hey, you up? Wanna talk? ...jo |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
You are more ambitious than I ever was... Contentment was all I ever wished for in life. M |
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Bagger Vance Member
since 2006-02-01
Posts 108Aotearoa |
well done well written a lyrical feel of your flow 'coats' the soul as it 'grinds' against the harsh reality and the truth of wot you speak of aye White Gold Wielder |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
yanno, I was thinking about writing a poem of the same topic on the way to work this morning... it simply comes down to this, if your willing to compromise your beliefs, morals, loss of respect for yourself, play politics, then you'll have that car, & home of your dreams. The best person for the job is no longer looked at...it's friends of friends who are no more qualified for the job then Barney, and even Barney would make those people look good. Its so sad and disgusting what these so called qualified corporates are doing to business today. This should be a discussion in the forums section... Well done!!!! |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Such are the perils of corporate business...enjoyed the write here Jo..thank you.. Goldenrose. Desire for nothing except desirelessness,hope for nothing except to rise above all hopes, want nothing and you will have everything.avatar Meher Baba. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
It's not all that different for management in the Government.  "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Dominique-Simone Senior Member
since 2005-11-12
Posts 643 |
How true you are.... You have a keen perception. Great work!! |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Very well expressed, like it! Charisma |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thanks again for your kind words and the time you spent reading this poem.  |
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