by Richard Barrett
forewarned, act surprised, bought for that
the card, half an hour ago when heard
a meeting or announcement soon, in all likelihood
applications finally paid off it'd seem, but
keep it to yourself, let him break the news
I'm shocked, I know, never thought he'd get it together
sufficiently to go, congratulations though
of course, have to be pleased for him, sad as well
but, anyway…good afternoon, can I take
your National Insurance number please?
HEO position, Oldham, Middleton area
just informed, couldn't be more shocked
maybe a month, you'll be taking us to the pub?!
oh aye! Look, he's going red! How happy is he?!
understandable – getting out of here! seriously
: well done, yeah – nice one…
…you okay? I think I might cry, I mean
my first boss, never before had a job, knew
nothing about rules of work or the office, he
taught me all that stuff, end of an era,
exactly! I agree! didn't want to say as much
for fear of…appearing sad? yeah, don't be so
soft – we'll all be thinking that
except her, maybe but, who'd want to be her?
doesn't care
about anyone – except herself, need to go home
I'll email you, wondering how to admit
my love
Richard Barrett lives and works in Salford, enjoys the music of The Fall, and yesterday bought a biography of the writer Patrick Hamilton; what he's read of it so far has been 'quite good'.
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