I Just Want a Job!

 

A victim of circumstance - I am not

On the industrial landscape – I’m not a blot

I crave opportunity - And the will to live

But in this time of uncertainty - What do I have to give!

 

There’s passion with intensity

And the willingness to learn

I have the Skills, Knowledge & Attitude

But can’t seem to earn!

 

I don’t do cigarettes or alcohol - well not to excess

I’m clean in my look - and smart in my dress

I’m not bitter and twisted - I’m as straight as a dye

I just seem to be that unfortunate guy!

 

There’s cries of a recession  and credit crunch to boot

There’s annual pensions - the size of train robbers loot

The press do their bit in creating a scare

What’s the Government elect doing - I don’t really care!

 

I’ve trawled all the papers - the internet to

Having forwarded speculative request - to god knows who

I need to break this cycle - of fear and despair

I’m running on empty - I cant afford the fare!

 

I’m not doing nothing - I’m ahead of my game

But there’s 2 million others all doing the same

I’m not an ex celebrity so I can’t do the reality shows

But I don’t loose heart - that’s just how it goes!

 

I have dreams of driving my new company car

I’m at home doing the ironing - not propped at the bar

I’m desperate - yet cautious - anything I’d be

Job seekers allowance  - that’s a Joke you’ll see

 

I just want a job - That’s me!

 

Brian Wood