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Lacking Polish
by Glenn Curriermy public mistakes in a heap
like wearing jeans and not slacks
to meetings that put me to sleep
they say privately: see how he acts
instead of how angry I am
I say that I'm really pissed off
and then not giving a damn
I don't nicely cover my cough
in meetings with all of the bosses
my questions turn them all red
then trying to cut my losses--
that's not really what I said
one friend said you sure do lack tone
another remarked I was crude
the others just sigh or groan
and then I know that I'm screwed
it's true I occasionally lack
the polish instead of the fart
but under the tarnish and plaque
is a guy with really big heart 02/07/2003 Posted on 02/07/2003
Copyright © 2025 Glenn Currier
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Anne Engelen on 02/07/03 at 05:06 PM rather someone with attitude than a follower without an own opinion...but sometimes it's risky, it did cost me my job..;but at least I walked out head up high |
| Posted by Vimal Rony on 02/08/03 at 10:10 AM U have described it all beautifully.Wonderful read Glenn. |
| Posted by Christina Bruno on 02/11/03 at 12:58 PM "instead of how angry I am
I say that I'm really pissed off"
Great Line, and Great piece :)
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| Posted by Ashok Sharda on 02/11/03 at 04:23 PM Its the acquired personality which plays the role, as the situation demands.And well, role playing is what is recognized as civil behavior in this common belief system. They recognize you even when you play a role of not playing a role.ha! ha! Its difficult for those who act and react to the command of their essence. |
| Posted by Kate Demeree on 02/12/03 at 03:17 PM *smiling* well we love ya just as you are *hugs* and your words sure bring alot of joy and happiness here so, please.... stay just the way you are! Great Poem! |
| Posted by Charlie Morgan on 11/15/07 at 04:02 PM ...congrats, glenn, POTD, and i love it, a 2003 glimpse o' the glenn back then...good choice by pathetic for this choice, you got many, eh?...peace, chaz |
| Posted by Charles E Minshall on 11/15/07 at 05:14 PM Congratulations on poem of the day Glenn. Hilarious!.....Charlie |
| Posted by Kathleen Wilson on 11/17/07 at 07:16 PM a fireplace of a poem of the day, that warms me with its poetic "big heart"h... I just had to come back and say so... on my mind since then. Love your rebellious tone of forthright heartfulness. |
| Posted by Ann Mills on 11/07/10 at 08:05 PM I can attest to the fact that you have a really big heart, Uncle Glenn, and it's a great to be able to make the boss red-faced, from time to time. |
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