A Firing

As your immediate boss and superior
It behoves me to have to inform you
Your services are no longer required
A formal letter of termination will ensue!

It has nothing to do with performance
You've really done an admirable job
Believe me, I've tried hard to ignore them
The rumours from everyone's gobs!

You've stepped over the line, my friend
With this affair that has people talking
Each time you walk through the office
Sure you've noticed people gawking

I've tried really hard to turn a blind eye
And attempted to keep it hush hush
But now I just can't ignore it anymore
I'm beginning to turn into a lush!

Normally it's not a reason for dismissal
But you've caused me to endure such strife
That I must consider this a special case
Coz the partner in this affair is my wife!

©Jack Ellison 2012

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 8/20/2016 4:22:00 PM
Uh oh! That'll do it for him! Nicely written, Jack. Keeps one on suspense till the last stanza reveals all. Always, Laura
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/22/2016 8:03:00 AM
LOL Happy to hear it kept you in suspense! Love, Jack xxx
Date: 8/26/2012 6:03:00 PM
Jack, i had lots of fun reading your poem,, thank you for the smile... thank you for sharing, xox~PD
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Date: 8/26/2012 8:03:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed it PD! Drop by again won't you! Love and big hugs, Jack xxxxx
Date: 8/26/2012 6:20:00 AM
Be kind Jack....Otherwise you get a visit from a : "Three Heads"............ - oxox huggs Anne-Lise :) :)
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Date: 8/26/2012 8:04:00 PM
You are one of my favourite people here on the Soup! You make me happy I joined! Love and big big hugs, Jack xxxxxxxx
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