Gravy Train

by Guy Farmer / December 2nd, 2018

The so-called experts
Are baffled about why
Companies aren’t hiring,
Postulating that it’s because
The economy is still sluggish,
In spite of record profits.
CEOs whine that there’s
A lack of qualified
Candidates to fill the
Positions they have available.
In the warehouse,
Danny says they’re all
Full of hot air,
Everyone knows it’s because
The powers that be don’t want
To spend money to train
Anyone or pay them well,
They just make their
Current people work harder
And ride the gravy train

Guy Farmer writes evocative, minimalist poetry about the human condition, often shining a light on and challenging injustice and cruelty. Visit him online at https://www.unconventionalbeing.com/ Read other articles by Guy.

This article was posted on Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 at 8:02am and is filed under Poetry.