I Thought Kaiser Was About Thrive In the chaos of Covid, I stood strong, Twelve years of service, yet they say I’ve done wrong. A surgical tech, I reclassified with pride, But denied my worth, left me feeling sidelined. I helped brand the sunflower, a symbol of light, But they took it away, in the shadows, out of sight. Found a hidden camera, a breach of my trust, With security watching, my faith turned to dust. Management silent, no aid in the fray, When I needed protection, they turned away. Called the police, but they wouldn’t respond, Left me alone, in a world so far gone. Denied FMLA, my heart filled with dread, A paycheck of crumbs, just $67.22 to be fed. Awaiting disability, worker’s comp in the air, While coworkers call, "You're back on the schedule, beware." I thought Kaiser was about thrive, in this life’s twisted game, Never faced troubles like this, all the same. Even when it was bad, I managed to cope, But now I’m just gasping, losing my hope. Everything happens for a reason, they say, But this burden I carry feels heavy each day. I hate this part right here, it’s a weight on my chest, Feels like death is so near, in this never-ending test. No, I won’t let it break me; I’ll find my own way, Eventually, I will be free from this fray. The feeling that you give me, it’s not what I seek, My mind is boggled, my soul feels so weak. In the silence of struggle, I search for the light, Through the darkness, I’ll rise, I will fight with all my might. So hear my truth, the pain I can’t shake, This journey is mine, and I’ll bend, but not break.
