What’s yer story pal?

If you’ve ever dealt with a professional who doesn’t quite “get it”, you’ll understand .

Thanks to Tam Quixote for submitting this cutting poem

Self Manager

what’s yer story pal?

you say yer touched by mine

but only if funders are listenin at the time

on the record, synthetic compassion,

then back to the ‘burbs in the school run wagon

what’s yer story pal?

you say i’m hard to reach

then don’t return my call

zero hours contact

from a person-centred brick wall

what’s yer story pal?

now you’ve got a career

but know there’s somethin missin

tickin boxes, fabricatin outcomes

on yer fundin-focussed mission

what’s yer story pal?

i promise i’ll actively listen

cos i know there’s somethin missin

yer deficits in sincerity, an integrity austerity,

righteous intent strangled by ambition

so what is yer story pal?

tell me about yer lucrative duplicity,

about yer mirage of wealth

how does it make you feel?

does it affect yer mental health?