FROM THE POET

This is a series of poems written by John Svododa over a number of years. There are times of peak-where numerous poems were written & there are also times of lows where there are long periods between each poem. As the author is trying to reach a goal of 1001 (and then retire!!) it was never envisaged that this would be done over a short period of time. Poems can be humorous, ridiculing someone or something, show a meaning of hurt or love or even project feelings that not necessarily be directed to the same person/thing, can be a reflection of life or to be life. Most poems are trying to send a message to the reader be it not understandable or nonsense.

The idea of this poet is not to have any ill feelings against anyone but to be read by young whom can learn about life – and by the elderly look back at what could have been. Some are very personal- but who cares when you are currently living in a life that has total enjoyment. Suggestion is not to criticize but to take in the enjoyment of creative poetry make it meaningful and thus may be you can be an author.

SO NOW:

Please Read On!

Wednesday, 28 May 1986

Poem Number 102 - From Section Head To Section Head - 28/5/1986

The boys at work enjoy having jokes,
Since I’ve been transferred, in earlier this year,
In my working years, I‘ve had six section heads,
Of which, “ Lionel” is the best in “not being too hard”.

From “Juliet” who had hated me, for being a “liberal”,
Mind you, her Indian looks and accent,
Was the part that I did like in her,
And I remember her, always complaining about not getting enough money.

To “Wayne Chin” the chief stutterer,
Who, in his own ways created a funny type of relationship.
To get a few words out of “Wayne”,
Was something extremely hard to do.

To “Graham Hugh”, who changed the company’s system,
To suite himself, while causing havoc amongst others.
His words to me, were always hatred,
And yet I was warned about him!

To “Ray parker”, who was pleasant to be with,
His rudeness overran his pride and eagerness to succeed.
Selling policies was his aim, as well as staying within his job,
That’s how; he eventually lost his office job, last year.

To 'Leon Flood', who was always specific about his job,
And in his own way, helpful to me.
Yet, he was the person, who recommended,
For me to go from 'Renewals Department' to 'New Business Department'.

Now “Lionel”, is only 2-3 years older,
Not to mention that he is the same star sign.
He likes to be a joker, in a pack of cards,
My only criticism is that he is a “softie” with juniors at work.                                                                 

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