Monday, April 7, 2008

Getting Out Of This Mess

Suddenly innocuous messages – like this sweet one -
dear colleagues anyone who has the spell checkers
with her/him must please bring them back to Romeo
hope you find the above in order - thanks
Thembakazi

Becomes an epic voyage worthy of an Odysseus
waiting impatiently for it to S-L-O-W-L-Y open before deleting -
it is probably because I am curious as to what else can go wrong
that I’m still holding on – and here is another great example:

Dear member please read our introductory letter and the notice board document
to explain the services and benefits you will enjoy when you become
a member of …for your convenience find
an application form attached

And I find no form attached and the screen is confusing
I’m finished with shouting and screaming – silent resignation
now fills the office with quiet while I’m scheming
how to get out of this mess…

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