The tired old factory falls into disuse,
“No longer appealing”, the muttered excuse.
The factory that once employed the whole town,
Had finally closed its doors and shut down.
“What’s gonna happen?”, “What will we do?”,
“It’s really a shame but you’ll find something new”.
“It’s only a job, at the end of the day”
The accountant says as he hurries away.
Past fifty, there’s not really much going on,
No time to retrain and all hope is forlorn,
Just finish your days with your cap in your hand,
That’s simply progress, no force can withstand.
for Fandango’s One Word Challenge (FOWC) of 4 September, 2020, excuse.
Mister Bump 
How true! This is happening all over the world now. Reminds me of a song named “factory” by Kenny Rogers…Sad state of affairs.
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Actually I don’t like Country music much but that song is lovely. I know a song by an Irish guy called Christy Moore (Ordinary Man). That the same theme comes from two such different artists shows to me that what you say is undoubtedly true, it is a worldwide thing.
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Haven’t heard this song by Christy Moore. Will certainly check it out on Youtube. 🙂
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You’re good at this!
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It’s funny, a few people have said that. I don’t know whether that’s just because we’re a kind community, or whether it is indeed the case. That’s why I asked yesterday, I was thinking maybe if I got to 100 poems that I thought were good, they might be worth putting on Kindle or something. The reality check came yesterday when I looked at how many poems I actually good, and it was just 3 or 4! So I’ve a way to go yet.
I have to say, when I’m in the mood, it is really easy to write this stuff. But I guess the trick is getting into the mood.
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It is a kind community, but writers are also harder on themselves than anyone could ever be… just comes with the territory.
Trust yourself… and have fun with it. 🙂
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A sad but true piece. Well written.
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I must admit I had no deliberate intent, but yes, it had a melancholy tone.
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Ah well its still good anyway.
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Such a sad story…😢
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Not a great prognosis for those of us over 50!
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Only as far as getting a job!
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Phew, I’m retired, so I’m not quite useless yet! 😉
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You can breathe a sigh of relief.
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Full of feels!
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Sad, but true. You’re good at poems, Mister Bump 🙂
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Thanks, Linda
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A sad reality happening in too many places right now..Love how you used the prompt here.
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