Waiting for a Better Job

You must hurry up and wait;

burn your hands on a hot plate,

receive the minimum wage,

and start at a younger age.

You share your tips with the boss

and can’t afford dental floss.

They work you like a mule

and you are still in high school.

At the top of your career

you may become a cashier.

You won’t get any more pay

than you are getting today.

A few kind words and a smile

can make it all seem worth while.

Walt Abbott 11-12-2011