Co Worker Dance

Banter, banter, banter.
Loud ridiculous laughter.
Chuckles about nothing.

I try to work
but my co-workers voices have escalated
coming through my wall loudly and clearly.

They are laughing over silly stuff
Repetitive because I hear it daily.
Laughing again over stupid stuff.

I can no longer concentrate on my work
I have chosen the wrong route before.
So I know it will be a lot more pleasant 
if I join them and become them, so I do.

Twelve minutes later, 
Confident I can concentrate now
I return to my work, 
And my co-workers are still friendly with me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Rodrigues Avatar
July 14, 2019 at 4:06 PM
LOL...yup sometimes you must...and then you do. Hugs!
Krutsinger Avatar
July 14, 2019 at 11:56 PM
I do what I have to do for self-preservation, Kim.
Proxenos Avatar
July 14, 2019 at 3:39 PM
Hi Caren, Keep to your guns girl , great attitude, love it! Silent One is right, office parties are dicey, never went to them myself. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Ravidas Avatar
July 14, 2019 at 3:13 PM
Oh, it's true, Caren. I remember I used to put dubstep in my headphones louder) But that's kinda fond memory: I'm on my own for 4 years.
Way Avatar
July 14, 2019 at 9:49 AM
Caren, good point. The fittest survive. Thank you for sharing. Charlie
One Avatar
July 14, 2019 at 4:33 AM
Great poem, i never trust office parties.. something always happens!!
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