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I'm nobody Just a guy with a job But I take it seriously ... very Security clearance, eye scans, palm prints, the whole nine The big shots? The head honchos and shoulder stars? They don't even know my name, or care to But they count on me, you see ... Depend on me like the sun and NATO rounds "IT Specialist" is the job description Can't tell you how many laughs I've squeezed out of THAT one I'm just a desk schlub - a screen, mouse, and keyboard are my tools Oh, that little mouse - the holy havoc hell she's raised! I call her "Suzie", ('cause she's choosy) She is one sexy beeyatch, let me tell you ... with an attitude One hexed flex of the index, and she rules the world Targets vaporized with efficiency and haste From here-to-Raqqa to Kingdom Come Problems, paranoias, terrorists, non-essential marks, collateral ... poof! With just the wag of Suzie's cute little tail She loves her job ... I mean, she takes real pleasure in it Me? I take it seriously, but just for the pay I don't take it home with me 'Cause I'm nobody ... Just a guy with a job.

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Date: 4/15/2019 12:40:00 AM
Gregory, I love the way you got around one of those words we cannot use. "She is one sexy beeyatch, let me tell you ... with an attitude" I may have to borrow this spelling some time, with your permission first! It is funny how we are invisible, yet imperative at work.
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Date: 4/18/2019 6:17:00 AM
Thank you so very much, Caren ... you noticed the mis-spelling, eh? Yes, that's a useful one, though I use it sparingly, but feel free to steal it anytime ... it does come in handy! So pleased you liked my poem, Friend! :-) <3

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