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Bah Humbug

Been off work since twelve nineteen Should be happy Some say But I don't look at it that way I know in the back of my mind The work on my desk is piling up You would think A co-worker would help me out But every year They don't have the holiday spirit And never go near it So instead of enjoying my time off I calendar watch Dreading that first day to back After the holidays Bah! Humbug! BEYOND THE NICETIES OF CHRISTMAS Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Bobbie Burns

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Line Gauthier

Date: 1/2/2020 10:19:00 PM

Good one, Timothy. Strikes a chord. I remember dreading that too. I remember once going in on a Sunday to avoid the stress of that dreaded return day. Yes I was a total workaholic and can attest to the fact that the more you do the more they want. Glad to say those days are long behind me.

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/5/2020 8:58:00 AM

Crossing my fingers that day will come soon for you, Timothy.

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 1/3/2020 2:42:00 PM

you are luck Miss Line. Someday I will put it behind me too.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/2/2020 8:16:00 PM

Ha, ha! You're a kind man --no Scrooge-- but circumstances sure can make a person cranky. Here's to a surprisingly unstressed return to the grind, Tim! Best wishes, Gershon

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 1/2/2020 9:23:00 PM

Thanks Gershon

David Mchattie

Date: 1/2/2020 7:12:00 PM

That seems to be the way of the world. For many people there is no such thing as a day off. Have a good night my friend.

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 1/2/2020 9:23:00 PM

Thanks David! You too