The Tragedy of Unemployment

It changes everything.

The Tragedy of Unemployment

 

By Elton Camp

 

Jerry had been employed all of his life

And had two children and a loving wife

 

He had ability, experience and good pay

It was unexpected what the boss did say

 

“Due to the economy, changes are slated.

Your job is one that’s to be eliminated.”

 

“I am under intense pressure from on high

To find something else you have to try.”

 

“A good recommendation I’ll gladly supply.

You have two weeks and then it’s goodbye.”

 

To go home and tell his family Jerry hated

How could such news possibly be related

 

The house mortgage wasn’t paid off yet

The oldest soon to start college was set

 

The chance of finding a job was very slim

Few would consider a man the age of him

 

Reviews

[GwenLark]

Very real but it a beautifully creative way

[Beautifully Tragic xPoe..]

My goodness, you certainly captured unemployment well. As I've been on that boat for far too long it seems. Damn economy. It's ruined a lot. And its just gvoing to get harder. Great write for reality of today!