Compliments

The confident say thank you

those who refuse to own the responsibility

of living largely look away

Almost there

Am I safe for now

of letting go falling falling its over

just a tour bus sight?

Sevenling At the gospel gathering

At the gospel gathering

of women with skinned hair,

scrubbed faces, and guarded eyes.

The prodigal felt

Gods weighted stare,

fisted right hand,

and strangling arms

A skirt would have done miracles

Sevenling The effective resume

The effective resume includes

a summary,

dates worked,

and education achieved.

But what they don't want

are gaps,

inconsistencies,

and no alibis

As if you've murdered time.

Unemployment benefits - RIP

Well, its official. My unemployment benefits have expired. RIP - I'll miss your weekly visits. In its place, I have the opportunity to see what I can do without - to reduce monthly bills further, to sell whatever I can, and to harass temp agencies as much as possible.

I am now earning less than when I was working at K-Mart while a junior in high school. People are beginning to give us food and to make hints about ditch digging as a possible employment move (sorry - they won't hire me - I'm overqualified).

Time to call 211 and see what my options are. Maybe it will be the first time I've had to use Food stamps.

Long ago

Long ago store bought clothes

brought a slow Saturday stroll

to Main Street

Bullying vs Job Creation

Lately, the Obamas have been speaking out against bullying in an effort to connect with the common people. This seems to make sense, strategically, as they have children that could be susceptible to bullying tactics themselves and in this way would connect with other families across the nation. I think its an important subject to address; however, many states and communities have already initiated or have established anti-bullying campaigns and programs. Is it necessary that the President set aside an entire day to address this issue?

I haven't heard much in the way of job creation or addressing corporations who seem to enjoy reminding the unemployed of how much they are not needed or why companies with bloated cash reserves don't find it important to give raises to current employees.

Where should your resources be spent - on anti-bullying education and tactics or on job creation?