F. J. Norton Poet Prose Poetry

The Candidate

THE CANDIDATE

A man looking for employment writes,
Dear employer I would like to work for you. I’m not very good
At everything but I am able to sit quite pleasantly 
On uncomfortable furniture sipping whatever beer you might offer.
I wonder if you have an opening.

The employer writes back,
Dear candidate, I’m afraid you’re a bit over qualified.
We would not be able to pay you what you’re obviously worth.

The man writes back,
Dear employer, all I ask for is some uncomfortable furniture and
Some kind of beer. It would be my pleasure just to be getting out 
For a few hours.

The employer writes back,
As of now consider yourself hired. We will be ordering a set
Of fine bar stools and imported beer, on draft.
Not to mention hiring, a wet hostess to quench your thirsty desires.

Look forward to meeting you.

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