Because I could not stop for work—
They sent it to my room—
No one could tell I had no pants—
Because we met in Zoom—
–E. Dickinson & Associates, Amherst
From: elsa.hildegard@ passaicgen.com
To: All Staff
Subject: Plums!!!
I left a bag of plums in the break room refrigerator. Someone ate them even though the bag was clearly marked with my name on it. They were there for after my morning run. THIS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Show some respect, people. I don’t want to place blame unfairly but I think whoever did it left their red wheelbarrow out next to the chickens.
From: bill.c.williams@ passaicgen.com
To: elsa.hildegard@ passaicgen.com
Subject: RE: Plums!!!
This is just to say
I’m sorry. I have eaten the plums
That you were probably saving for breakfast.
Forgive me. They were delicious,
And I thought they were like the Girl Scout cookies
You brought last week.
From: elsa.hildegard@ passaicgen.com
To: elsa.hildegard@ passaicgen.com
Subject: RE: Plums!!!
Okay, Bill, I forgive you, but seriously learn to indent.
From D. Thomas, in the cubicle next to yours:
A Refusal To Mourn Your Departure From The Office
Do not go gentle into retirement,
It’s still too soon for your 401(k).
Now, now, go tell the boss he should get bent.
Your final e-mail has been typed and sent,
You’ve had a cake, and it’s the end of day.
Do not go gentle into retirement,
Now, now, go tell the boss he should get bent.
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This is so brilliant! “Let us go then, you and I/Our virtual backgrounds spread across the sky…” Lol!
Oh, that’s better than anything I came up with!
I’m glad I stopped for this, Chris.
I’m glad you could add a little poetry here.