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Friday, November 15, 2013

Friday Flash 55 — the interview



A strong steady fire
is what I hope for.

Too long the pre-heating
and energy is wasted.

Team of chefs
well-steeped in your craft
tossing me into the stew:
Please pierce my brain from the first
to dispel steam,
to allow even cooking.

Please discard the worn-out recipe.
Pick me to serve a higher purpose.



A decades-old poem reworked in exactly 55 words for Friday Flash 55.
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6 comments:

  1. Brian MillerNovember 15, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    we can all hope our destiny is a higher purpose...interviews can def be boiler rooms as well....

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  2. G-ManNovember 15, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Oh yeah Lydia, you nailed this one! Most excellent comparison you've made.
    I loved your Hot Spot 55
    Thanks for this beauty of a retread, Thanks for your much appreciated support, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  3. FireblossomNovember 16, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    You're hired, chica. You always oput so much of yourself--ahem--into everything you're part of!

    Shay

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  4. Rob-bearNovember 16, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    The event may have been ghastly, but your writing is superb! You truly deserve much more than a worn-out recipe! It will take something new and enchanting to direct your energy.

    Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  5. Don't Feed The PixiesNovember 18, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    They do say that when it comes to interviews throwing a dart at a board is as likely to get you the correct candidate - but being interviewed can certainly feel like being grilled, fricasseed and boiled for several hours :)

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  6. naomi dagen bloomNovember 18, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Before I saw the photo, read the crisp text. An extended haiku it seemed. Brought thoughts of many times of being "decided upon" professionally and personally--and moving on.

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