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“…mind shifts towards Anarchy these days, complete rebellion…”

July 25, 2015 Mario Burns Featured content, Poetry 0

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The Interview
By Mario Burns

Seems I’ve changed these last few years

My eyes were always somewhat open
Now they are wide open
My mind shifts towards Anarchy these days
Complete rebellion

Responsibilities tell me, I need to find work

My interview is today
Wake up earlier than I want to
Didn’t get my morning joint
I’m sweating on the ride

I never sweat.

I used to play dress up for these things
Today, there is dirt on my pants
My beard is out of control, and I’m wearing sandals

I could give a fuck.

I meet the people I may work for
There is no humanity in their eyes

Just bullshit

If they only knew how dead they were

I used to sit in fear of these things
I ask them my questions
Every answer they give pushes me in the other direction

Within five minutes of this interview
I’ve concluded
An eleven year old has more going on upstairs than these people
Not sure if I want to cry or vomit at this point

To help with this complete waste of my time
I start to tell myself

“Don’t get discouraged Mario.  Corporations are pushing out everyone.  They set all the rules now.  We killed the unions ourselves.  Regardless of who you work for. They are most likely whores, and the people above you have sold out to a machine that wouldn’t give them water if they were dying of thirst.”

Now I’m locking eyes with this smug prick across from me

He speaks up

“Sir.  Congratulations.  We would like to go ahead and offer you this wonderful opportunity.  After 6 months, you’ll get benefits.  Think of the first 6 months as probation.  We also will give you a raise if you never miss a day during those 6 months.  Before we can sign, I actually need a urine sample, thanks.”

I can’t do this anymore

Corporate America I cannot sell myself to, or become a modern-day slave for.

Fuck you, I’m not interested.

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