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TYPE "A" PERSONALITY

Imperfections running rife
  ruining my perfect life
  why can't idiots just see
  my way is how it all should be

If you chance to work for me
  how unlucky you must be
  'cause I don't care about your life
  your dog or kids or even wife

Don't get me wrong or misconstrue
   "cause I will endlessly bore you
   with minutae of my family
   of interest 'cause its about me

You think my scheduling is nuts?
   just do it no ifs or buts
   if late hours are required
   put them in and smile or you'll be fired

I'll vacation and leave you working
   expecting no complaints or shirking
   for I deserve some time to play
   but you should work each single day

Traffic rules aren't meant for me
   which is the way that it should be
   turn signals are just meant for others
   I'll even "cut off"pregnant mothers

See my new ,large ,lovely house?
   the builder was a foolish louse
   I ordered changes without writing
   refused to pay, no contract, no fighting

I'll take advantage if I'm able
   your wellbeing is not on the table
   for my lone concern is me
   on my own terms all must agree

You say I'm selfish, crude, and crass
   and that my time will someday pass
   I'd think you'd realized before
   what"A" in Type A stands for

— scribbler, Jun 23, 2010

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: South Carolina, United States, USA

Favorite Poets: Frost, Burns, Longfellow, Poe, and Johnson. I guess you've noticed these are all past masters. Other than folks on site I don't read any contemporary poets .

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hottiey

15 years 11 months ago

nice

nice poem i really injoy it ~~~~~~T.J~~~~~~
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scribbler

15 years 11 months ago

type A

thanks for visit and comment.......scribbler
Professor Purple

Professor Purple

15 years 11 months ago

Yes, very enjoyable, but

Yes, very enjoyable, but that job offer you can just... oh I get it now! Seriously, real good, but the "I’ll vacation and leave you working -expecting no complaints or shirking" line could be reworked, I think. "I'll take off" or something like that maybe. Antoine
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scribbler

15 years 11 months ago

A

thanks for visit and suggestion.Will consider in inevitable rewrite.......scribbler
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poewriter58

15 years 11 months ago

Hey Norman

You have done it again lol. Love this poem , reminds me of some of the people I used to work for Chrys
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scribbler

15 years 11 months ago

A

"Norman"?Hope you didn't work for such too long lol.Thanks for visit and supportive comment.........scribbler......"Norman"?
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poewriter58

15 years 11 months ago

Rockwell

Of course lol We so enjoy your writing Chrys
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scribbler

15 years 11 months ago

dense me!

Glad you and others are still putting up with my scribbles.......Stan
hobo

hobo

15 years 11 months ago

lol

Lol this gave me a good laugh the last two lines just nailed the whole poem, I love poems like this. nice read *You can never pick anyone up if you are busy putting them down*
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scribbler

15 years 11 months ago

A

In this instance we should NOT strive for an "A".thanks for read and glad you enjoyed.......scribbler
LZ

Lil Z

15 years 11 months ago

Scribbler, Scribbler, Scribbler!

If I were to write a poem to describe your talent, my words would be uncapable, and otherwise unworthy of such an honor, keep this up!
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scribbler

15 years 11 months ago

A

just write what I know.Appreciate read and kind comment.......scribbler
xena465

xena465

15 years 11 months ago

Dear Stan

Another great witty poem...I love it. Xena Quote: Science is what you know; philosophy is what you don't know. - Bertrand Russell
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scribbler

15 years 11 months ago

A

Thanks Zena and thanks for visit.......Stan
SH

shirley harrison

15 years 11 months ago

Dear Stan

L:O:L you must be a hell of a boss! another excellent poem! much love shirley harrison
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scribbler

15 years 11 months ago

A

Probably exact opposite of type"A".Would that make me a type"Z"?lol.Thanks for your visit.........Stan
SH

shirley harrison

15 years 11 months ago

type "C"

for cuddles! shirley harrison
judyanne

judyanne

15 years 11 months ago

me me me

sounds like a few of those bosses i have come across that take take take.... and make make make more money than they deserve while i starve.... another great scribble scribbler love judy xxxx http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html
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scribbler

15 years 11 months ago

A

Unfortunately we all endure these types sometimes.Can be pleased that statistically we outlive them.Thanks for time to read and comment......scribbler
Kailashana

Kailashana

15 years 11 months ago

Do you ever

Do you ever just....................doodle? lol. The pregnant mother cracked me up especially. You bad boy you! ~A "People sometimes inquire what form of government is most suitable for an artist to live under. To this question there is only one answer. The form of government that is most suitable to the artist is no government at all." Oscar Wilde
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scribbler

15 years 11 months ago

A

Just so happens next submission is a doodle,or a dodo I don't know which lol.Always good of you to visit......scribbler
Seren

Seren

15 years 11 months ago

Dear Stan

Its all been said before me ... well done smile love and hugs JayCee (Quote~~"It is by universal misunderstanding that all agree. For if, by ill luck, people understood each other, they would never agree. "--Charles Baudelaire)
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scribbler

15 years 11 months ago

A

You mean somebody is still reading this?!?lol thank you for time and comment