THE LOST CONTRACT
I worked today into evening
Covering for a boss at the site…
That was once my operation,
Another company’s fight.
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Our management treated us idiotic,
Really not telling us a thing…
Until in one short weekend
Our contract felt the ax swing!
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It hurt just as much as when fired,
I was second in command…
Hurt that our account manager
Easily allowed us canned.
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Taking ownership of a job site
I did and did my best…
Can’t understand why we lost it,
The thought has never allowed me rest.
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The first few years of my working
At the site where I am now…
I was accused of trying too hard,
Pushing to make up for that blow.
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Been back several times to cover
The gates at “my” old site…
The company that took over,
Took over US another night.
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I can’t help but show some hustle
If that would ever repay….
A long-time-ago contract,
That haunts me to this day.
–Jonathan Caswell