THURSDAY THOUGHTS: POETRY PROMPT—INDISPENSABLE

No one is indispensable

Though some have raised your bar

They're waiting, ever patiently

To swoop in where you are

If there's a tiny opening--

Some way to get inside

Don't be surprised if you're the one

They'll quickly push aside

What they've got is never enough

They want what you have, too

Their lament is that you've got "too much"

They're "much better" than you

They'll find ways to discredit you

And criticize a bit

You've had a seat too long at tables

Where they want to sit 

They'll make excuses for you

Assume great authority

To speak for you

Concerning your availability 

"Oh, she can't do it, but I can!

Just take a chance with me!

I'll show you I'm more capable

Than she could ever be!"

You'll be surprised to find out 

Who your adversary is

It's someone who has smiled, and cried

And schmoozed, and hugged, and kissed

Someone who's called you "Sister", "Friend"

But clueless, you are not

Business circles can be made up of

A most disloyal lot

Watch how someone treats others

It's a wise thing you must do

If they'll throw them under a bus

They'll also bulldoze you

Just do your best at every task

But never, ever think

That someone won't be standing by

Should you happen to blink

Just watch what happens if you, one day

Have to answer "No"

The memory of every "Yes" 
Will disappear fo' sho

The memory of all the work; 
The value that you bring

Will disappear as if your effort

Didn't mean a thing

So...

Don't think you're indispensable

It's simply isn't wise

'Cause somewhere, there's someone

You've not heard of--it's no surprise

They're quite adept at doing  

Whatever it is that you do

And not inclined to care how you feel

When they replace you

Even if you find you've been replaced
Don't fret at all
Not everything is permanent
Some things are seasonal 

Don't worry
What is yours, will always find it's way to you
And when it does, be grateful for
The doors opened for you
 And when you work, give it your all

If you can, have a blast!

Work as if, when all is done,

The task will be your last
 

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