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diary entry 56
DIARY ENTRY 56
By darcy prince
I walked off the cafe job at Dee Why. It’s not because i hated it, it’s not because i thought i was better than it, i really don’t know, well i do. I was getting paid in cash, everyone wanted an easy job, they had easy access to actually running a decent cafe but chose the fast food route. I didn’t think twice, someone wanted me to work harder than what i was getting paid for, implied i should keep them happy, the shift ended two or three minutes later, i never looked back. The place at neutral bay wasn’t similar. But the neutral bay place, i was underqualified for it. Strangely enough, at the same time, I was weirdly physically tired, so I forlorn all morning rituals, gave myself permission to sleep in a little. That working week at dee why, i worked two shifts. I don’t expect to get paid for it. But I began applying for work, not often during these times, i instantly got a response. My personal history tells me that I go through weeks before I land a new job, telling myself the same story that I should really get my act together. But within two or three days, I got responses, interviews & trials. I don’t know why, but i told myself to back Dee Why, to hand out my resume, so i did. I handed them around. Three Beans, the Dee Why location. They had a help wanted sign. I went in, I got the job. Telling myself, take it, if i don’t like it, then look for other work. I don’t know what to make out of the Three Beans location. I’ve only done two shifts, thus far. And yes, it seems I can't get ahead. The dee why place i just quit, i could of kept up a better attitude, i think the fact i wasn’t get paid proper, i made use of it, to keep it easy for myself, i just couldn’t bring myself to conduct in a way to please others to keep it. Other than that, I have been diving into the comfort of being alone. I hope this constant of being a loner stays.
About This Poem
Last Few Words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_unqSF9ysE&t=6s
Style/Type: Free verse
Review Request Direction: What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
Comments
Geezer
3 years ago
I kind of understand...
this piece, but it is discombobulated and I'm guessing that it is supposed to be. This is not the usual fare of what I see as poetry. However, as a one time thing, I am accepting of it. You cannot leave a link in the last few words, it will not be able to be
relayed to another site, and I for one am not about to do it by hand. Please do not do that! ~ Geezer.
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Candlewitch
3 years ago
I agree...
with Geezer. can you reformat this contribution into something my readable?
always, Cat & eddy
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One
3 years ago
I struggle with...
...a diary entry being a poem. I know poetry can be pretty much anything but I like a hook that I can grab. This is exactly what it is...a diary entry. Most diary entries belong to & only have meaning to the author. Sadly I found this to be the case & read it with no expectation of a hook.
Anyway, it is what it is & who am I to say if this is poetry or not?
regards
One.
Jackweb
3 years ago
Prosaic poem!
It is not as clear-cut as a traditional poem, since it is a prose form, but there is clearly a consideration to each word and sentence the writer chose.
A.I. says, "Poems becomes poetic when they gain a three dimensional texture to their essence, thus having a pleasing tone and satisfying nature".
Here's an example,
It's not quite a story,
nor was it a book,
but a being full of glory,
a prophetic stance it took.