Poem by Coletha Albert: Translation

You are a smart Cookie

You are educated

You are articulate

You are respected

You have dignity

You have integrity

Yet

Tenured people

Write to you

Without proper capitalization

With misspelled words

With missing punctuation

Translation

They are telling you

That the only role they see for you

Is being a dirty whore.

Because that is how they achieved their tenure.

They are NOT intelligent

They are NOT respectful

They are NOT professional

If you want their help in the company

You must become

Dumb

Disrespectful and

Unprofessional

Translation:

You need to restrict

Contact with these colleagues

Their reputation will

Sully any opportunities

That might rightfully come to you

Just because someone has been

With the company for decades

DOES NOT mean their

Mentoring you is the “Holy Grail”

A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold, the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field. While she was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on her. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, she began to realize how warm she was getting, as the dung was actually thawing her out. She lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy. A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, promptly dug her out and ate her.

Morals of this story

  1. Not everyone who shits on you is your enemy.
  2. Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend.
  3. And when you’re in deep shit, it’s best to keep your mouth shut.
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Published by MsColetha

Coletha has several years of experience in communications and marketing for nonprofit organizations including her own. She specializes in writing and public speaking as she enjoys sharing her experiences and knowledge with others as well as volunteering: • Licensed WA State Life Insurance Agent 2018 – 2020 • Appointed Board Member - City of Tukwila 2016 – 2017 • City Council Candidate Position 5 – 2017 Elections • Appointed Precinct Committee Officer 2013 - 2017 • Administrative Specialist V - Texas, (Camp Victory) 2008 – 2009 • Published Author – Seattle, WA 2007 -2015 • Blogger, Remote 2006- Present

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