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.”