How They Treat Me

Trying to find honest licensed work after a background-check fails you~my none ending story!

How They Treat Me

 

Done a lot of wrong

To many whom I’ve loved

But the most wrong I’ve done

Was to my belief in God above

 

Drowned in years with drugs

Lost faith, family, and friends

With new found determination

Tried to make complete amends

 

With a new set of priorities

Found passion for the written word

Went back to get educated

Became a bookworm nerd

 

Went to get licensed

But NO work breaking my neck

It all came down to the same thing

Passing a background check

 

Everywhere I went

The same cold shoulder

Worse than standing in the street

Or hit by an ice hard bolder

 

No matter how much

How hard I tried

They’d stand in front of me

One by one they all lied

 

What does an addict have to do

To eliminate the stressful

How to obtain a green light

Show you can be successful

 

What massive energy will it take

To finally earn respect

Find lawful employment

Be able to earn your own paycheck

 

How can I change

How they look at me

To give a measure of credit

Change the way they treat me

Some days I want to give up

To scream out so very loud

But God still stands behind me

With his trust, I’ve become proud

 

Don’t Ever Give UP Your Dreams~

 

©LadyAnn Graham-Gilreath

October 8^th, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

such a powerful, positive message expressed in a melodic rhythm that tugged on the heartstrings with each beat.. we all make mistakes, but some can haunt you for quite a long time.. you can feel the frustration.. the desire.. the resilience in this... well done!.. keep that faith.. that hope alive.. :)

one small suggestion.. (my opinion, for what it is worth)

(To eliminate stressful).. would add "the" in there.. helps with flow.. I stumbled a little here.. (to eliminate (the) stressful..)... again.. just my opinion..

[LadyAnn68]

Thank you for you words, yes the word "the" does seem to help...LA

[AprilRN1210]

you're welcome.. I am glad I could help:)

[lovelife]

People in 21st century are so quick to judge on what they know of us rather than asking about our story and trust me it hurts it will be hard but no matter what we can't give up

[LadyAnn68]

EXACTLY!..I AM SO GLAD YOU CAUGHT THE MAIN MESSAGE....MY STORY IS ROUGH...if you ever want to check it out there are 2 versions...one is called "Self Personal Sketch" a creative true written story of my life and how I saw it....or the documentary, "Dramatic Reversal by Hopeless Victim", both are posted here...if you do ever read one of them...please give feedback. Thank you so much for taking the time to read these...it means so much tho me! ladyAnn

[lovelife]

Your very welcome

[lovelife]

hope to talk soon

[LadyAnn68]

I want to check out some of your work...be back after...again thank you!

[lovelife]

your very welcome

[Asb]

Omg...its awesome...maybe because today i can relate to it 100%....thans for writing this....

[LadyAnn68]

Well I thank you for the magnitude of enthusiasm, I wrote this to get this licensing then off my read moreWell I thank you for the magnitude of enthusiasm, I wrote this to get this licensing then off my
mind...BACKGROUND CHECKS..BA-HUMBUG! I am starting a PhD program just to have the highest credentials to PROVE Ia m worthy! Its ridiculous they way they treat me after over a decade of clean time. I could just scream...I am glad that someone out there can relate. I just sent you a friend request...please honor me with an acceptance!....and thankyoufor reading and enjoying! LadyAnn

[redflutterby]

Its very hard to catch a break when youre on your way back up. Youve shared this poetic piece of your life story very well. I hope you do find a way to get past the issue. Keep up the good work. Really good poem!

[LadyAnn68]

Thank you...you are correct in thinking it IS an issue. But just let me tell you this...writing SAVED me, and I an mot on my way back up...I AM ON MY WAY TOT HE TOP! Just watch and see if I don't make it! They can't stop me forever! LOL hahha thank you for your kind words,

[Alicia Schroeder]

No one is perfect, we are all human and to many are quick to judge us, when its not there right to judge, and your right to never give up on your dreams, we all go through struggles in life, you will find your place, don't ever let anyone make you feel like you are beneath them for problems past, i'm sure if they looked in the mirror, they aren't perfect either, with that said, great piece poetry :)

[LadyAnn68]

thank you Alicia for your words of wisdom if only others would see it that way!

[A. Amos]

I truly find this honest and right from your heart, its not only you myriad are suffering for a second chance...No one want to do things, which are forbidden!
I guess its in DNA of human to do such things, like like Adam and Eve...
I like the way you kept God on top of everything, he gave lessons and he is the one who forgive; he heard your prayer and all will be fine!
This was strong writing, respect!

[LadyAnn68]

Oh Amos so good to hear form you. I have not written in SIX weeks and got scared I couldn't do ti...YIKES! But tonight after a long struggle with this licensing board and the background checks, I finally WON! The words just flowed out! The pint...NEVER GIVE UP ON GOD OR YOUR DREAM! Thank you for your kind words.

[A. Amos]

That's the spirit my friend and proud of you, keep writing and you're most welcome. Hope all is well including health!

[LadyAnn68]

Back at ya my honored friend!