written April 24, 1998 - on "Take Our Daughters to Work" Day


I'm sitting in a meeting
and we're discussing the application form
the floursecent lights are loud
and this room is way too warm
The lady down the table
uses perfume way too much
And the guy across from me
His mouth never seems to shut
The pens on the table
Are lined neatly in a row,
and I fidget with them as I
Learn nothing I don't already know
Around me I can hear "But," this and "But," that
This is obviously a friendly associate chat
All the walls are offish white
The chairs are blue and black
The air in here is so, so dry
I'm sure my skin will crack
Gosh, I need some water
Can I get some, can I leave?
Can I run away to anywhere else?
Yes, but only in my DREAMS!



© 1998 Rayn McMahon


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