I thought I started out strong
After taking many body blows
My guard began to drop
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This is great-it indeed works well with 'Career.' Luckily, I don't have to commute far and still like my academic job okay, but a friend who was once an academic and is now at Microsoft found 'Career' to be too close to the bone for him; he might find your poem to be the same.
A very interesting poem, Tom and many can relate. Keep up the writing, you are great! But you know what? I can see you writing a mystery novel. Ever tried it? I think you have the touch for it - perhaps in first person along the lines of this poem. Best Wishes, Marilyn