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Sending a priority email to my boss an hour ago
A quick reply would be prized as time is my foe
Facing an ever-approaching deadline
The pressure is building—not so fine!
Writing one more email might do the trick
“Just checking in” doesn’t sound so slick
Hearing no reply yet, by the middle afternoon
Would another email bring an answer soon?
Sensing desperation as the clock winds down
Frustration fills my heart with a gloomy frown
Composing again—Sorry, but I must persist
“Just checking in” again, I must clearly insist
Receiving an email, which is long overdue
An automated message comes to my view
Using “Just checking in” as the subject line
These three words “really” are never fine!
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That’s really funny. I have no idea what the world of working from home is like, but this was a fun glimpse into it.
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Lucky for me, I am retired so my days don’t seem quite as traumatized by being sheltered-in-place. Much of my extended family is working from home along with grandchildren completing their schoolwork at home.
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Working from home is no fun… I want to go back to the work😒
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Kavitha, I guess I am blessed in way since I am retired. Being home nearly 24/7 isn’t as much of a challenge as it is for my extended family with many working from home. Grandchildren are completing their schoolwork at home as well.
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Good one! I also love the photos!
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Diana, I appreciate you reading. It is an old poem, but the theme seemed quite appropriate given so many people are working from home. WordPress blessed me with two photos which worked quite well.
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Good.
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Thank you Bonnie. Take care and be safe.
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You also.
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uh-oh. I just sent an email with “just checking-in” as the subject line…
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Gotcha!
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Funny! 🙂
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Susan, I am pleased you enjoyed some fun with this poem. Given how many people are working from home, this poem seems more relevant now.
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You described the modern work email well
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Jim, I appreciate your view. I don’t miss the “rat race” associated with the world of emails. God’s peace!
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(thumbs up)
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