When the Boss Says See Me
When the Boss Says, “See me”
By Elton Camp
Abner eyed the sticky note on his report with unease
In twenty years with the firm, hadn’t seen one of these
Grapevine was saying the boss had a nephew to hire
But before he could do that, someone he must fire
Could Abner expect, for his work, a sense of loyalty?
He knew that it wouldn’t be long before he would see
Trembling with fear, he sat in his little cubicle for a while
Trying to collect his thoughts for when put under trial
After a bit, he decided that he couldn’t put it off anymore
As if walking the last mile, he stood outside the boss’ door
Abner rapped on the door and the boss called him in
Boss didn’t shake his hand & there was no trace of a grin
“Fellow, I’ve been checking your work last month or two.
And I feel that I am required to tell you what is so true.”
Abner took a deep breath for what he knew would come
He was about to be put on the road by that pompous bum
At his age, it might be impossible for him a job to locate
And to have to tell his family was what he did most hate
“Abner, even more than in the past, your work is outstanding.
So it is a promotion, private office, and raise I am handing.”
Copyright © Elton Camp | Year Posted 2011
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