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 gob! 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: 3/31/2018 3:19:00 AM
Uh oh! Great one, Jack! Don't ever mess with the boss's wife! Could not possibly end well...lol Always, Laura
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Date: 3/31/2018 5:52:00 AM
Got a kick out of this one myself!!!! XOX
Date: 10/28/2012 9:35:00 PM
One of your best ever!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/29/2012 5:07:00 AM
WOWSERS! A great big THANK YOU dear Carol! Love and happy thoughts, Jack
Date: 10/28/2012 8:24:00 PM
Lol. What a witty piece, thank you, hugs!! Jag
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Date: 10/29/2012 5:06:00 AM
Happy to hear you got a kick out of my little piece! You kindness is much appreciated! Hugs, Jack xox
Date: 10/28/2012 2:56:00 PM
You did a very good job on this one. I enjoyed it very much. Thanks so much. Lucilla
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Date: 10/28/2012 6:02:00 PM
Well thanks a bunch Lucilla... your kind words are much appreciated! Love and big hugs, Jack xox
Date: 10/28/2012 2:10:00 PM
funny and unexpected! i like it!
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Date: 10/28/2012 6:01:00 PM
Glad it tickled your funny bone, Ilene! Big hugs, Jack xxx
Date: 10/28/2012 12:19:00 PM
Chucklin' out loud on this one, Jack! You help my worries ease off the gas pedal, thanks...jimbo
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/28/2012 12:41:00 PM
Mission accomplished Jimbo! Yee haw!
Date: 10/28/2012 6:21:00 AM
oooh I hope not anyhow where were you I waited at the airport for ages.......... xx
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Date: 10/28/2012 6:26:00 AM
Plane ran out of fuel... had to ditch half way across! SEND HELP!
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