inefficiency

By

Carole Ann Heaster

Waiting is torture when I have work that needs done

I could be getting finished and enjoying noonday sun.

Instead I'm facing many hours of frustration, work and seething

because my computer system crashed

it seems it's hardly breathing.

But I will mind my P's and Q's

and gather all resources

to hang on to my sanity and smile

and not loose all my forces.

For some time in the future When my system's up again,

I'll count the blessings that I have and multiply ten times ten.

And be reminded of the facts that nothing's perfect--surely

it is not polite with ax to break

for then I'd surely ache.

But rather write a poem or two - "be patient," - till you're turning blue!

Bide your time, rejoice in glee,

It's Saturday, tonight you're free!

A "genius" shows--intent upon repair.

If it's not fixed soon

I'll not have a hair.

For out they're coming,one by one,

because I really care

if it isn't fixed real soon, I'm afraid that I'll be bare.

A typewriter would help now,

it wouldn't break down.

My fingers could fly,

with the speed earn the "Crown"

But, lo and behold,

to my delight and dismay,

He located the problem.

To get fixed - there's no way!

Historically minded - this doesn't bode well

To the patients and doctors our services sell.

For in just 6 hours my day will be through

and somebody else will have this work to do.

But clients and staff have mercy on me,

It wasn't my services keeping good care from thee.

Instead, look at progress; consider the stress

Undependable systems are causing this mess.

So take all this "progress", save your distress

Put it out in the pasture - let the cows 'guess?'

Grass will keep growing of that be you sure

Flowers will bloom on this Earth evermore.

The gifts God has given us, Grateful we'll be,

But, please, throw this newfangled junk in the sea!

The fish, they will love it, for them it will be

A chance to be stars, be seen on TV.

This is getting real silly,

My work grows and grows

When I can do it?

Nobody knows.

If our"genious" can't do something real soon as he chose,

I'm afraid Dr. Radi and I'll come to blows.

Right now he's informed of the whole situation

But his patience is waning, I'm clearing that station.

Pretty soon his agitation will show

and his wrath he'll be wreaking. Believe me, I know!

Administrative Rep received information

Her reply and intentions eased situation.

Within a short time, with system now running

Again I sit typing, my fingers a'humming..

Write some more if you'd like

Make it simple and then

Write a bit more

To me send it in.