I Work

I frown;
I’m paid to grin like an idiot.

The tide is low,
I smoke a cigarette.

The frown deepens,
the tide is higher.

I smile as I touch the gun in my pocket.
Tomorrow will be different.
 

Author's Note

This is poetic FICTION! I swear!!! I am not a disgruntled employee! Please don't send the authorities.

Reviews

[Kiddo]

We've all felt like this at some point or another. Screaming on the inside as we smile and collect the paycheck. Very nice honey :)

[Collette]

I am sitting in the office right now, and I just want to thank you for the much needed laugh.
Seriously, though. This line is me:

I frown;
I'm paid to grin like an idiot

In its simplicity, this is a charming piece. Refreshingly fun to read as well. And no, I don't think you're homicidal. :)

[cyanskye]

I may print this and keep it in my pocket at work for those really horrible days. No authorities needed!!
(At least that's what the voices are telling me!)lol!!!

[Elise O'Haire]

I thought this was more funny than dark. Well, I guess it is dark considering the gun in his pocket. I really liked it. Thanks for sharing.

Elise

[yinseriv]

I don't get to see much poetry from you. You use words well. The spacing was effective also. I was able to fill in my own blanks.

[Prose-full]

powerful short write.....
i like your style......

[Maya]

dark. but i really like it. loving the references to the tide!

[thecoolone52]

OHH i like the ending....... the ending is really sick bro.... yeah work sucks i can relate to you on so many levels with this work... very nice job bro high rating for you if you do the whole rating thing