the suggestion box

when i worked

in an office

i was always putting notes

into the suggestion box,

that was positioned

near the front desk.

French roast coffee, i wrote.

i'm sick

of this lame Folgers.

and

instead of a nine am

start,

how about we have flexible

hours, say

ten to two. with a long

lunch.

followed by an early happy hour.

can someone please

tell Betsy not to wear so

much perfume.

she's like a new age Irma La Duce.

i'd like a window with a view,

please,

i' feel like a trapped

rat in a sewer

with this cubicle.

oh, and by the way, can

we turn down the fluorescent

lighting in here.

this flickering

is triggering my migraines.

and the heat,

please, why is it so cold

in here.

my feet have frostbite.

is there anyway we can

get a day bed in the break room

for an afternoon snooze.

i didn't last

long.