http://people.bakersfield.com User Posts on http://people.bakersfield.com en-us http://people.bakersfield.com/home/ViewPost/103552 <p>My good friend Davina learned that her work location will be closed shortly.&nbsp; She wrote this poem, from the gut, as soon as she heard.&nbsp; I think it speaks for a lot of people in a similar situation today.</p> <p>I&nbsp;have Davina's permission to submit this to the paper.&nbsp;</p> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">It's rare to see our corporate managers visiting with such short notice</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">As presumed, they came to serve a purpose</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">My team received letters and were informed this location will be closed</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">By August 1st is the date corporate chose</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">The a/p lady's tears made me feel guilty</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">Cuz I know her two kids need to stay healthy</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">My mind is running hand in hand with questions</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">As I'm also giving myself suggestions</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">Prepare! Pay off and close accounts</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">Owe nobody and no-one any amount</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">Keep only one, the internet or the cable</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">Cuz soon I might not be able</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">I called my friend Lynn and sighed the news</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">She reminded to have faith because God renews</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">She said, you have a job, stand up and rejoice!</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">She's right, but I can't help feeling remorse</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">I was blessed to be excluded from their meeting and notice</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">But I'm aware, retiring from the place is bogus</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">What's to be, what's next</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">Right now, I really appreciate my check</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">About 30/70 is the scale of my worry</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">I wish the economy would better in a hurry</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">One day I know all this will be wiped away</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">I'll be safe if I keep God in my everyday</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">&hellip;by Davina Harrison 6/18/09</span></div>