You are so skilled and intelligent,
At work and in conversation.
But, those that matter to your financial future,
Would have a contrary explanation.
The reason they miss your well-honed talents,
Is not because you are not able.
But, because from the beginning to the end,
You bring personal problems to the table.
You complain at length Monday thru Friday,
About your new daughter-in-law.
Because she limits your visits with,
Your beautiful grandchild toddler.
In fairness to your new relative,
I can sympathize with her.
Because nothing she does is good enough,
In this, I’m sure she’d concur.
Your calls into work at lot of days,
Are when you’ll not be in.
The problem that you want to share,
Is all the pain within.
Apparently, the years of smoking and drinking,
Have badly deteriorated your health.
Pain in your back and your ass too,
Is all you can talk about.
And, all the drugs you say you’re on,
To handle pain and anxiety.
Shadow all the great things that you’ve done,
In our little office society.
Because, when you’re really on your game,
No one can hold a candle.
I’ve seen myself your capacity,
The heavy workload you can handle.
So, I’m sorry to say that you’ve become,
In this case the perfect sample.
Of someone who is known for their problems,
And, not as an excellent example.
Be someone who could rise above,
By covering your inner emotions.
Leave home things that don’t belong at work,
Be someone perfect for a promotion.
So, there’s still time to redeem yourself,
To make it again all right.
Just shut your mouth, keep things to yourself,
You’ll be seen in a professional light.