31 August 2007

200 hours of vacation and I'm sitting here because ...


Rock Bottom at Week's End
Just stab me now please.
It's not like time will hurry
to end the boredom.

30 August 2007

A half day -- just as half-hearted.


Oh Man.
It's one of those days
"eye" should have played some hooky
'cause I can't take this.

29 August 2007

Seriously, this day is just ENDLESS.


It's Not Like I'm Pretending
I'm not held captive
but it sure does seem like it.
This day just drags on.

28 August 2007

One year on ...


It's Nice to Feel Supported In My Endeavors
Yes, I do work hard
to stay awake, look busy
but it ain't easy.

27 August 2007

Monday, Monday, can you trust that day?


Peering for Sunshine
I can't see the sun
Cubicles don't allow this --
little cells they are.

23 August 2007

Somebody's gotta win; might as well be me, right?


Whatever Happened to The Luniz?
The lotto's not won
like Sam, we'll play it again.
I got five on it.

22 August 2007

Six Days from One Year


Well, It's a Milestone for Me
It'll be my first --
this job I've held for a year.
That seems crazy, huh?

21 August 2007

It's a throat-punchin' kinda day.


On the Importance of Having One's Toys In Office Environs
you just never know
when someone will set you off
so find a target.

20 August 2007

Why is it wrong to call a fool a fool?

Why Is It Wrong To Call a Fool a Fool?
When someone shows you
what they are believe them, right?
Mr. T agrees.

17 August 2007

Aaaaaaaaaaaaah! The weekend!

A Finger Puppet Hangs Loose
the weekend's nearer
'though time is just trickling by
i am hangin' tough.

16 August 2007

When you're so busy you swear you're crazy.

Wait. Where's My Head Today?
what a crazy day
was i coming or going?
i really should go.

15 August 2007

Remember those that told you "all you ever needed to know you learned in kindergarten?"




I Remember Back In the Day When I got an "E" in Napping

I have been lied to.
They took my recess and naps.
Oh, how youth doth fade.

14 August 2007

Tuesdays are for trying.

Still I Cling to Childhood Things (With Good Reason)
I have been detained
etched in this cube; I can't play.
Recess was revoked.

13 August 2007

It's Monday and already I pine.

Because I Looked at My 401(k) and Realized I've Still Too Far To Go
My despair is real.
I can't possibly do this.
Are you kidding me?

10 August 2007

Even though the weekend is near.


Stress Balls Ain't Just For Squeezin'
Stress cares not what day
it strikes. I squeeze the ball tight.
I want to throw it.

09 August 2007

My mama told me ...

... about being mindful of other people's food, yo
you just never know
where coughs and hands have landed
choose your grub wisely.

08 August 2007

Throat punching good time.


Alright Already
Great. A new "to do"
added to my list. I'mma
punch somebody out.

07 August 2007

Tuesdays are for procrastination


Career Tips: Each Day Take a Wee Bit of Time Just For You
i have got all day
and then three more days to work,
right now i'mma chill.

06 August 2007

Brokedown Monday.


My Love, the Long Weekend, Is Gone
my weekend is gone.
monday, paying bills sucks. dern!
wish i could quit you.

This was me last Friday.


Why I Love Me Some PTO

It's good, paid time off
givin' me the chance to jet
and play some hooky.

02 August 2007

I want to run, to run so far away ...


When Thursday's Not Good Enough


There's no place to hide
not e'en a door to be closed --
blasted cubicle.


01 August 2007

When hump day seems so long a day ...



Wednesday a.m.

impossible morn
for those who've no desire
to climb Everest.