How to Avoid Being Pinched in the Office on St. Patty's Day

Carey Keavy
If you fail to wear green,
Well, you know the drill.
They may twist your nipples,
Or pinch till it kills.

You show up for work,
And you suddenly find,
You've forgotten your green,
It has just slipped your mind.

Never fear, Irish friend,
We've got your back.
Emergency fixes,
You can do in a flash.

If you've got athletes' foot
And enjoy growing mold,
Then this is your time,
For your mold to be bold!

If you don't mind a fib,
Then just play along.
Tell all your co-workers,
You wear a green thong.

Got a cold? Then don't fret!
Congested? Nose hurt?
Then sniff up some pepper,
And sneeze on your shirt.

Is a co-worker wearing
A green shamrock pin?
Nicely ask him to lend it,
Or you'll kick his shin.

Or just buy a Sprite,
Then carry in-hand.
Then Xerox your buttocks...
Well, just because you can...and you're probably bored anyway...so just do it. It's a holiday for goodness sake!

Happy Saint Patty's,
It's a day to be green,
Without driving a Prius,
Or hugging a tree.

Published by Carey Keavy

Carey Keavy lives in rural Watertown, Minnesota where she & her husband Jeff raise their four sons. Carey is a speaker and author of the book, Raising Your Own Children.  View profile

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