I wanted to be a cartpusher

I wanted to be a Cartpusher

But people might scoff and tare

My life goals include more sure

But I really enjoyed being a Cartpusher

I enjoyed the wind past my feet

To see the mountains at my surmise

But I know my job had an end

I just wish I could do more

In school I learn with lack of focus

The drive takes my full attention

Still, I yearn for both

Because I felt valued

Corporate jobs are hailed as soulless

But mine was the opposite

I enjoyed the people

Who treated me like family

There was free coffee aplenty

And water was always near

People looked out for one another

Despite the office politics being there

I know that corporate jobs let people go

I know that I’m replaceable

I’m aware that where I worked

Is often just a steppingstone

My coworkers will leave

As I left as expected

I had left to focus on school

But still I felt valued there

At the time

My soul was filled

Just as a memory bubble’s up

I see a young girl who smiles and helps me

I let her help me push some carts in

But she’s out of dangers way

A young girl smiles while having fun

She says she wants to be a Cartpusher too

I stare at her with wonder and appreciation

Knowing this girl will love life

Now I reflect once more

I can see it again

I see my life goals include more

De-stressing part-time there and working elsewhere

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