I know none other than Confucius did say
If you love your job, you wouldn’t have to work a single day
Millions of people have taken this quote to heart, they try
To find jobs that they love, so they can apply
Their skills such that work does not feel like work indeed
It is engaging, interesting and fulfills a higher need..
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In reality, though you may love your job holistically
Work is work after all, and can often be
Mundane, repetitive, uninspiring, or feel like a noose
Around your neck, test your patience or make you lose
Sight of your purpose temporarily, leave you feeling frustrated
Until an acute situation has resolved and the stress has abated
All jobs come with their rules and restrictions
Professional dealings are often marked by friction
Then work feels like work, tiring and burdensome
And an end to the workday is especially welcome..
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I love my work most of the time, most days
But various stressors I face along the way
I can deal with them, but most definitely
Work feels like WORK, not leisurely activity…
Passion...unbridled 