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My experience with power a and management at its worst..health care, organization just to name a few.. I was angry when I wrote this.. no wait furious View table of contents...

 

Submitted: Aug 14, 2008    Reads: 35    Comments: 2    Likes: 2   


The powerful ones sit in their familiar chairs,

Their hats tightly bound by the power held with grip strong.

All the players sit around the table, here to support the good journey

The quiet ones sit silent, taking in, captivated by the hats worn high on top the ego's.

All that matters is that I am here around the table, nodding my head yes, yes (no questions please)

Others lay back in their man made thrones, arms crossed, loudly stating, "Do not challenge me"! no answers please.

At the end, we give ourselves a round of applause, my stomach turns as the quiet one speaks out for solution 

He learns quickly, head down, scorned, mocked , humiliated, exited from the building, life work  in hand.

The process my friends is circular, the problems in the beginning impacts the end, don't you see?

One is no more important than the other, unbind your hat, uncross your legs

Bring down your arms that are bound with fear of power taken

Or... we can all sit back ,  admire those hats , and watch  the house of cards fall.


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Comments:

This is very powerful! It has a bitter edge to it, which I like, it's feisty! This poem really strikes me as an example of a political circus, everyone follows suit because that's their job and I think personal opinions can get warped when you're at the top of the ladder! Interesting one Owen, You got me thinking! ~ Nixie

Posted: Aug 15, 2008

Author Comment:

Thanks Nixie, the point is personal opinions and even right thinking is not always what is wanted. Olwen

"The powerful ones sit in their familiar chairs,"

Loved the opening line! Been there, done that, burned the T-shirt.

Anger at our leaders who lead out of fear is good. No, it's revolutionary. Loved the venting!

Fight the good fight and keep surviving. I, for one, will stand by your side and rail against establishments such as this one.

Posted: Sep 5, 2008

Author Comment:

Thank you nice to see others that have been there and done that.. I did write this when I was steamed.. p.s I work in Healthcare.. are you surprised??? Not.
Olwen



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