Unemployment

by Jan Marquart

A dark blanket
suffocating hope

the table empty
of nourishment

taking life’s moments
never thought of losing.

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Jan Marquart is a licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in family counseling. She has a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of California/Santa Cruz and a master’s degree in Social Work from San Jose State University. A member of the New Mexico Book Association, National Writers Union, and the National Association of Social Workers, Jan has authored eight books, two booklets, written articles for local papers and has written more than 88 journals. Visit with the author at www.awareliving.net.