An employee engagement poem

[David Zinger]

I saw Leonard Cohen last night and was moved by his powerful poetic and musical engaging performance.

I write very few poems but I have been thinking a lot lately about full and authentic recognition in the workplace. I have been inspired by talks with Peter Hart and Christophe Laval.

I put this on my own site without much background but I thought I'd also put it here. I welcome your response.

Anonymous Donor

Empty Corridors

Do you see me?
Do you?
Do you know I am here?

Swipe card access to empty corridor
Stifle scream that no one would hear
I tuck
into my cubicle.

Screen beckons
Urgent Cc… POTATO SALAD MISSING FROM STAFF FRIDGE.

Please just stop.
Just stop
Walking by
like I’m not
here.

[Ganesh Ramakrishnan]

Hi,

This inspired me to pen the following:

--- Engagement 101 ---

One more engagement event
Where eyes never met
To issues ears never lent
Hearts seem hard set.

Can one initiate engagement?
Is it just a hazy goal?
Founded on the human element
Easy if you show soul!

[David Zinger]

Jean,
Thanks for the comment. I was moved by Leonard Cohen.
David

[Jean Douglas, CMC]

it moves me.
thank you for sharing.