Bad Breath Blues - the Boss Is Always Right

You’ve forgotten to floss, I think
(My nose frets and frowns as I shrink)
Purchase mints by the bag!
Brush your tongue til you gag!
(My eyes water up at the stink)

"Yes sir, I am really quite fine!
"Allergies, you know," is my line
"No sir, wasn't crying!"
(My brain is just frying)
"Do lunch? Why, the pleasure is mine!"

*Unfortunately, this is a somewhat exaggerated version of a true story...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Dietrich Avatar
September 7, 2015 at 8:53 PM
oh my, I hate to come across a person with horrible breath!! funny and yet NOT so funny considering the plight of the clueless individual who is making people gag in his presence.
Nunez Avatar
August 27, 2015 at 1:12 PM
:-))) Loved the way you presented the actual thought and what you said to the boss....lol! I feel for you, though... :-)))
Guzzi Avatar
August 25, 2015 at 7:47 PM
Wow that was a stinker of a spot to be in! So nice to hear from you. Light & Love
Nance Avatar
August 25, 2015 at 7:28 AM
aww...what an awkward situation...and you have made it funny..:-)
Eastman Avatar
August 24, 2015 at 11:31 AM
Understand completely! But my boss was a Blue Haze champion... Really!
Allison Avatar
August 24, 2015 at 6:52 AM
Oh dear Tim ...what a tricky situation love the humour here:-) hugs Jan xx 7
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