Conversation With a Neighbour: <br />Hi, Mr. Myers. <br />I'm doing great, thanks. What about you? <br />Oh, that's good to know. <br />Yeah, I've been busy at school, but it's not too much to handle. <br />I know, the weather's been terrible, eh? <br />You need something? Sure, what is it? <br />I'll fetch it as soon as I can, you're always welcome. <br />Yes, I'm sure it'll be no problem. <br />Well, I'll leave you to your work then. <br />Always a pleasure talking to you. <br /> <br />Translation: <br />Hi, Mr. Myers. <br />I'm doing pretty badly-I've gotten a rather nasty cold and my nose is <br />still running. What about you? <br />Well, good for you, but that's not going to help me get better, is it? <br />Yeah, I've got a math test and a 5-page essay due tomorrow, and a <br />science project on Monday that I've barely started. <br />You can't imagine how heavy the workload pressure is. <br />The weather's bad, so what? Just deal with it. <br />No, I don't have the time to do any of your dinky little favours. <br />A problem always arises when I try to do something for you. <br />Well, I'll leave you to your work then. <br />Never a pleasure talking to you. <br />(12/25/08)<br /><br />Leslie Ching<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/everything-s-fine-except/
