anywhere but here

i remember interviewing
for a job
in a tall building
beside other tall buildings.
i took a cab,
had a brief case full of
nothing, old brown shoes
and a shiny suit.
i sat in the chair as they
asked me
questions.
why do you want to work for
us, what brings you here.
tell us about yourself.
your troubles, your skills,
your fears.
tell us, if we hire you,
where do you want to be
in five years.
close your eyes and think
about it, they said, lean
back and imagine
five years,
no need, i said, clear
headed, and standing up,
i'd want to be anywhere
but here.