And when
you advised me
not to decorate
my space
I took you
at your word,
but I’ve seen
your larger space,
your tasteful
personal stuff
and everybody else’s,
and I think
our customers
don’t mind.
Fifth )
And sincerely
I appreciate
your effort
to rearrange
my clean
and barren area,
my desk drawers
and my files.
Your bustling
fussiness
is oh-so-helpful,
hospitable too,
and makes me know
that I belong here
and that I
am fucking valuable
and smart besides.
I love my job.