A manager worried about how many pens
used in a month
can barely sleep, dreaming of running out
of ink, and how pencils aren't professional-
shouldn't everything be typed now
anyway? Even this poem
is Times New Roman, pondering
the merits of Comic Sans,
while a memo is sent on behalf
of an executive vice president,
wishing everyone Happy Holidays,
but also warning of the need
for cost cutting in the new year.
From: Dollar Store Blues (Published 2022)
blind leads the blind
cost cutting united king ...
fuels bonus rush.
© Harry J Horsman 2012
Cost cutting beans
Recipe for poor planning
Unrefined refried
By Robb A. Kopp
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