My spreadsheet’s a work of art.
Much information it contains.
Ask me anything you want,
For my part, took some brains.
I’ll tell you where you’ll find,
The fiction from the facts.
Reveal CFO’s fudges,
Because it’s smarts he lacks.
In the end, you’ll find your budget,
Of which you have to spend.
And, if there’ll be enough,
Until the project’s end.
And, how much you have billed,
Each customer for the labor,
Materials, freight and more,
Whatever they should pay for.
I create this masterpiece,
About every 14 days.
Depends on the week ending,
And, at what point the job’s phase.
I can do what the Software can’t.
So, one thing’s sure as surety.
Keep hold of my vital place,
Take comfort in job security.
Not to toot my own horn.
My talent’s worth every ounce.
I know without my skills,
Paychecks would surely bounce.
And those whom depend on me,
Are too, just working stiffs.
Feed a family, roof over head,
Work hard putting up with sh*t.
And, two weeks from now,
New spreadsheet, new page,
So use the old sheet,
To line your bird cage.
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Author:
WriteBeLight (
Offline) - Published: January 9th, 2017 06:18
- Comment from author about the poem: Toot your own horn once and a while.
- Category: Humor
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I can identify with this - super write WBL
Thanks so much Michael!
Thanks HONEY ~ thank GOD for spreadsheets ~ allows us to present data accurately ~ intelligently and coherently ! Well done I love data & graphs and stats etc thy are a must in presenting Scientific Data and research findings. The problem is ~ as you suggest~ as soon a s we publish them they are out of date and even obsolete. Parrots (who thrive on repetition !) love them because they get a new cage carpet ! Perhaps there is a lesson here ? Producing regular data sheets ~ graphs ~ charts ~ tables (and then updating them !) keeps us both in a job ~ but don't tell the bosses ! THIS COMMENT WILL SELF-DESTRUCT IN 5 DAYS ! Love in the Spirit ~ BRIAN ~ Pleas check my latest HAIKU Poem & Fusion ~ Thanks B
Ha Ha. Thanks Dear Brian! I do say that I like working with math and percentages. And, I am very proud of my spreadsheet! Has made my life so much more efficient! Thanks again.
Wonderful rhyme great flow and story! joyful and fun! WBL you made me smile. Will says thank you ma'am.ww
You are very welcome WW!
Very cleverly cute! And oh so true 🙂 So many jobs taken for granted by corporations everywhere. Well done!
~SS
Yes. It can be very frustrating. But, I am now enjoying the fruits of my labor in the confidence I have gained. Thanks so much Sunsearcher!
A unigue creation.
Thanks so much Dford 1. I appreciate that!
Wow, Great poem! It sounds like you are a priceless asset to your company, that must be very fulfilling! And you still have time for MPS? You are amazing!
Thanks Christina. Yes, I try to save the company money. (Always makes a great argument for raise time.)And, I finally found the key to easily and efficiently do my job in a more productive way, and still have a break or two to jot down some lines....:)
Awesome and well written poem
Thank you very much Tony!
Welcome
A wonderfully light and witty piece, great poem!
Thanks so much Daniel! Sometimes have to toot your own horn and pat yourself on the back!...:)
Humor with a twist. Very nice.
Thanks Augustus! I appreciate it!
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