The Hunt (Of Jobs)

Graduated...now work appear HARDER to get than before! I'm okay though...like a moment of disillusionment

Sat indoors in the summer

Listening to the rain

Drowning the foundations

Hammering the window pane

 

I’m searching for a little hope

As my faith is tested

Nothing in return so far

Far too long now, I’ve rested

 

Keep on throwing out sticks on string

Waiting for the slack

Pushing my patience to idiocy

Just, staying on track

 

You can tell by my words

That creativity is stagnant

Patience is a virtue

But vocation is a vagrant...

 

 

 

Author's Note

Irony? I'm not sure. A moment? For sure.

Reviews

[R J Askew]

You capture the ennui perfectly. I especially like the bit about the sticks...I think i would be talking to myself at that point 'One more try? Why not? After you. No after you.' No joke to feel stuck though, esp with the rain beating down. And foundations can be read as confidence. Keep throwing the sticks, logs, trees!

[Celtic Cat]

creatively stagnant - NOT!!! A very good piece and although it took me forever to get here... it's right on time as I myself am currently unemployed. Hope you've gotten work by now! Excellent way to plow through the wait! Good write!!!

[babyblue]

ehhh! i could realte 2 this poem alot this what i'm going thruogh goodjob an expersing in how it feels like to look 4 a job.

[Nicholas Hallows]

I know how you feel and send sympathy your way. Job hunting truly is a nightmare. I'm just glad I have a few more years until I have to go through all that again - and at least then my teaching degree somewhat gives me a direction.
Your poem captures these feelings spot-on; rain in summer, throwing out sticks, hopelessness.
Very nice write and good luck!

[HoorayForUnderdog]

Nice visuals in your poem...too bad the economy is sucky right now...keep looking!

[BrightEyes]

been there; kind of still there. finally went on board with a few temp agencies when I couldnt' stand it any longer, not to mention the savings account was taking a beating lol. Hang in there - it will come; you might have to get a little creative about it rather than the usual routes if it continues to be an issue though. good luck!

*hugs*

laura

[Rachel DeHart]

I can't say I've ever been that kinda of place.. I've always tried to keep busy and working hard.
But your describe it well... I can imagine the heavy feeling... But yeah..

Good poem. :]