my boss, Mr. Jones, and tell him
that i'm
not coming in to work
today.
i need some personal
time.
another personal day off.
i'm going through
some issues
with family and finances.
my mental health
and my
dog who has fleas.
he listens to me rattle
off my reasons
for not coming in.
using a soft low whisper
to win over
his sympathy.
i see, he says,
then tells me plainly
that if i'm not in by nine
a.m. today.
i'm fired. it's time to join
the human race.
he says.
grow up, grow a pair
and get in here. we need you.
quickly i take a shower,
get dressed,
and run
for the bus, i don't want
to be late.
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