When the Boss Says, "See Me."

Intimidating words in a harsh economy.

When the Boss Says, “See me”

 

By Elton Camp

 

Abner eyed the sticky note on his report with unease

In twenty years with the firm, hadn’t seen one of these

 

Grapevine was saying the boss had a nephew to hire

But before he could do that, someone he must fire

 

Could Abner expect, for his work, a sense of loyalty?

He knew that it wouldn’t be long before he would see

 

Trembling with fear, he sat in his little cubicle for a while

Trying to collect his thoughts for when put under trial

 

After a bit, he decided that he couldn’t put it off anymore

As if walking the last mile, he stood outside the boss’ door

 

Abner rapped on the door and the boss called him in

Boss didn’t shake his hand & there was no trace of a grin

 

“Fellow, I’ve been checking your work last month or two.

And I feel that I am required to tell you what is so true.”

 

Abner took a deep breath for what he knew would come

He was about to be put on the road by that pompous bum

 

At his age, it might be impossible for him a job to locate

And to have to tell his family was what he did most hate

 

“Abner, even more than in the past, your work is outstanding.

So it is a promotion, private office, and raise I am handing.”