A Cog In the Machine

Your smile was brilliant as you took a bow. The upper echelon had welcomed you. You donned humility, expressing how we loyal members of your staff were due deep gratitude. So few attendees knew how often you’d demeaned us through the years by saddling us with your less pleasant tasks. We balked a little; you played on our fears of job loss. We put on our happy masks. Quite frequently, you saunter by and ask, “Do you still like your job?” This time I’ll say, “I don’t; I never did, your Majesty! Your fine machine will lose a cog today. If other peons leave, perhaps you’ll see a boss like you makes people want to flee!” May 9, 2022 Contest: Pick-a-Title, Vol 30 Sponsor: Edward Ibeh