The Supervisor

I'm in charge of everything.
It's my responsibility,
To keep control of everything,
Maintaining the tranquility,

Of everything and everyone,
And see that all runs well;
For this workplace is my domain,
I watch the rise and swell,

Of all the comp'ny's status quo,
And employee relations,
Making sure that everyone,
Is mindful of their station.

My shift will be the perfect one,
And if not heads will roll.
I want to see a perfect score,
When tallying day's toll.

The boss must know it's not just that,
I'm so dependable,
I'm more than just a pretty face,
I'm indispensable.

The boss must see that I'm the one,
Who runs things by and large;
A well oiled machine is this,
Because I am in charge.

                                   Judy Ball

Sometimes in an effort to do a good job and gain the respect of our superiors we tend to forget what's really important. While it's iimportant to do your job to the best of your ability we must remember that the mark of a good leader is the ability to shoulder authority without growing muscles in your head.  ;p
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August 20, 2011 at 12:51 AM
Judy! That's the last thing we need is a supervisor on an ego trip. You have a very clear understanding of your significance in your job. I enjoyed this poem and chose it based upon its title. Gwendolen
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August 20, 2011 at 9:12 AM
Thanks so much Gwen. I wrote this about a supervisor I once knew. She was not a very nice person. She trusted no one and encouraged her employees to spy on each other and rat on each otheer whether there was a reason for it or not. Most of her employees were teenagers and it wasn't very good training for them. Thanks bunches. God Bless, JB
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August 17, 2011 at 8:49 AM
Thank you for sharing your creative poetry with us Judy. I enjoyed reading it this morning. I will be back another time to read more. Love, Carol
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August 17, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Thanks so much Carol. Havea great day. God Bless, JB
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August 16, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Judy, there are bosses who hire "pretty" people and then expect something in return. You know how to do your job, you do it well and that's all that should matter. I had a boss like this once when I was about 21 and older women who should have been promoted from within resented me at first. They came around though. Everyone knew this boss had a problem. I'm sending you a Soup mail. Love, Carolyn
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August 16, 2011 at 2:17 PM
HAHA This is about a supervisor who thought more of herself than she should. Thsanks bunches my friend. God Bless, JB
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August 16, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Nicely worded character-sketch of the supervisor, Judy Soup mail in a minute
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August 16, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Thank you so much my friend. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
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