It's difficult to get people up off of their knees. <br />Especially if they believe, <br />It is part of some kind of delivery process. <br /> <br />'Have you asked for another assignment? ' <br /> <br />I asked for that the moment we arrived. <br />When I saw them rushing to do that... <br />Getting on their knees business, <br />I knew right then it would be too much of a challenge. <br /> <br />'Well... <br />What would you prefer to do? ' <br /> <br />If it was up to me, <br />I would like to put my foot up some rear ends. <br />With an accepting softer touch. <br />You know... <br />A few jokes told while I do it! <br />To awaken them that way. <br /> <br />This sympathetic, empathetic stuff they desire, <br />With the patting on the back and the sobbing of the tears... <br />Is too much over the top for me!<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-few-jokes-told-while-i-do-it/
