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Coping Mechanism

Another day and night spent at work
Toiling away at the numbers
Everything is always due yesterday or today
God forbid it gets done tomorrow.

Little Molly makes it through
Thanks to Mr. Penguin.

He helps her make copies,
He helps her review her work,
He stands by and oversees
And makes sure she doesn’t go berserk.

“Your stuffed animal is an inspiration to us all,â€? a co-worker stated.

Consequently, the next day, to Molly’s surprise,
Mr. Penguin now had friends . . .
For there was a Penguin in each and every cube
Of cubicle land.

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