Timothy Mcguire Poet Free verse

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!

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Line Gauthier January 2, 2020 at 10:19 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 January 5, 2020 at 8:58 AM Crossing my fingers that day will come soon for you, Timothy. Timothy Mcguire January 3, 2020 at 2:42 PM you are luck Miss Line. Someday I will put it behind me too.

Gershon Wolf January 2, 2020 at 8:16 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 January 2, 2020 at 9:23 PM Thanks Gershon

David Mchattie January 2, 2020 at 7:12 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 January 2, 2020 at 9:23 PM Thanks David! You too