You slugs, you sloths, you worse <br />Than insensible things, <br />Who will not do as is so <br />Urgently needed - how <br />Shall I dislodge you <br />From your barnacle-like attachments <br />And goad you toward <br />Our oh-so-badly needed objectives? <br />I who cannot roar, as I would <br />But must humbly beg attention, <br />Choking with frustration <br />With smarting tears of grief in my eyes, <br />Appeal to whatever pride you have <br />And the goodness of heart God gave you <br />Please, please, please release <br />This client from interminable wait; <br />Give him the document required <br />And let him say to his wife: <br />‘At last, it's finished! Now, <br />In our bed at night we can relax <br />And sleep to gain our strength against tomorrow.<br /><br />Brian Purdy<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/while-waiting-for-documents-needed-to-advance-his-wife-s-quest-for-canadian-citizenship/
