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Divine Humor
by Max BouilletOne day God and I were sipping
a cold beer on my double helix,
when he suddenly broke out in laughter.
Curious, I inquired about the sudden outburst
only to be informed that I wouldnt appreciate the joke.
Distracted by reality, I drifted back into work.
The slow tedium of office politics
that I once watched so acutely,
now drones incessantly in the background.
I have become a victim of my own success.
(The devil hides behind the water cooler
misplacing the cups and whispering
that I could do better but I know I cant.)
Choking aspirin down a dry throat,
I realize what the Old Man was laughing at...
and He was right.
I didnt appreciate the joke. 09/12/2004 Author's Note: HA Ha ha hA. Thanks, Rach! That was a good point. :)
Posted on 09/12/2004
Copyright © 2024 Max Bouillet
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Rachelle Howe on 09/12/04 at 06:09 PM Ooo! OO!! FIRST TO COMMENT! *FLEX, laughs.* Okay. Seriously, though... |
| Posted by Rachelle Howe on 09/12/04 at 06:10 PM *cracks up.* And neither do I. But I think I get it. Oh, you used "hide/hiding" in the same stanza, which was kinda distracting. but otherwise: MAXIMUS. you have such a way with slapping your reader in the face with quaint truth. nice. |
| Posted by Graeme Fielden on 09/13/04 at 08:33 PM Dark and complex humour, Br Maxwell...hehe...Bravo! ;)
PS- you should learn to clean behind that water cooler! |
| Posted by Alex Smyth on 09/14/04 at 03:30 AM So THAT'S where the bugger hangs out. I wonder in our office is it the cabinet where there are never coffee cups when you want one. He's a lousy comedian, but this is a truly wonderful write. |
| Posted by Marjorie Anne Reagan on 09/14/04 at 03:43 AM God has a sense of humor we are proof of that and this poem is awesome. He paints he laughs he plays music I am convinced. Very funny Max! |
| Posted by Charles E Minshall on 09/14/04 at 04:14 AM A full cup of fun Max....Charlie |
| Posted by Laura Doom on 09/15/04 at 11:06 PM could do better - i know, i've read the prophesy :>
fulfilling piece of promotional self-deprecation *verdant smiles* |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 10/02/04 at 12:40 AM Evocative and well presented sir. I can so relate to this in many ways. Thanks also for your comment on my latest entry. :o) |
| Posted by JD Clay on 01/17/05 at 09:02 PM Even though there are two sides to every story, He always gets the last laugh, but I'm still chuckling over your wry sardonics. Good stuff, Max.
Pe4ce... |
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