Written by C Hues
February 17, 2024
You won’t see me, boss. But aren’t I invisible? I’m like your money. My paycheck is late. I’ll show up to work early— At a paying job.
Paying Job
Raise
Written by C Hues
February 7, 2024
Boss: “You’re due a raise now. Everyone says your work’s good. And you’re never late. Let’s raise your nineteen. What do you say to twenty? It’s more per hour.” Employee: “Gee, thanks a bunch boss. Better watch out, Jeff Bezos. I’m so wealthy now. This raise saved my life. My son’s going to college! I’ll pay off my debt. How can I thank you? Oh gee—how about, I quit? Raise a glass to that.”
Raise
Razzie
Written by C Hues
February 4, 2024
You won the award. You have validation now. But it’s a Razzie.
Razzie
Royalties
Written by C Hues
February 3, 2024
I’m singing the blues Because they took my music Without paying me. They got the credit. And now, I got bad credit. I live to serve you. I’ll take my black ass Back to the Delta to die. There’s no funeral. I’m blues royalty, So I get no royalties. All I get is got.
Royalties
Worthless
Written by C Hues
February 2, 2024
You’re worth less than worthless— That’s how they treat you. Truth is they need you To live by the lie of who they claim to be. You are a person— Calm, angry, mercurial, Intelligent, wise, impulsive… Sometimes you overthink things And sometimes you underreact. You are not a caricature— Although your body has been overworked And your brilliance has been overlooked. You are a person— And you must know you’re worthy.