Slack Time

Some workplace haiku for your Friday:


slow day at doctor’s
office—nurse and desk girl trade
salsa recipes

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teacher’s handwriting:
she even makes two peaks in
the lower–case r

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he’s a mean parent
but a friendly crossing guard—
we wave good morning

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parking lot guy slides
his window open, spits out,
answers her question

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counter help: three guys
chatting, ignoring their sole,
meek, mute customer

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It’s hard work! Sitting
jotting café eavesdroppings
for no future book