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