paperwork.

here I sat stuffin' envelopes
I wondered if there was something
beyond this
I hoped there was something
but I think it's just an envelope
with corners, sharp edges
and a seal.
that holds dreams in
till the receiver receives
breaks the hold
and bam! dreams unfold
and paper cuts abide.
I still just think it's an envelope
with strangers' names
and other zip codes
lick and stick
peel.
bump and grind
bump up your pay
9 dollars a day
grind at the grindstone
you'll make more friends
this way.
Saving pennies cuz that's all
you've got left
you're cat's gone crazy
and you're dealing with identity theft
buy more stock
stock up on cheese
and wine
because you just got another
parking ticket
and you can't pay the fine.
But it's in an envelope
so you can't see it
so you can write poetry on the back of it
cuz maybe this is it
Like Michael J. said
only 4 more minutes...
ding! TV dinner's done
and you sit down
tryin' to unwind
this web of lies
you've spun
about your gym membership that's expired
and your new iPad 4 and a half
and the diet you created which will create
a multi-billion dollar market.
you need to start that business plan
outline.
next week.
the proposal's in an envelope.
so is your grandmother's birthday card you never delivered
A wish you well blessing that was never heard
but it's in an envelope so they'll
never know.