When the Boss Says See Me

When the Boss Says, “See me” By Elton Camp Abner eyed the sticky note on his report with unease In twenty years with the firm, hadn’t seen one of these Grapevine was saying the boss had a nephew to hire But before he could do that, someone he must fire Could Abner expect, for his work, a sense of loyalty? He knew that it wouldn’t be long before he would see Trembling with fear, he sat in his little cubicle for a while Trying to collect his thoughts for when put under trial After a bit, he decided that he couldn’t put it off anymore As if walking the last mile, he stood outside the boss’ door Abner rapped on the door and the boss called him in Boss didn’t shake his hand & there was no trace of a grin “Fellow, I’ve been checking your work last month or two. And I feel that I am required to tell you what is so true.” Abner took a deep breath for what he knew would come He was about to be put on the road by that pompous bum At his age, it might be impossible for him a job to locate And to have to tell his family was what he did most hate “Abner, even more than in the past, your work is outstanding. So it is a promotion, private office, and raise I am handing.”