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Proud, arrogant almost
She was the first women
In our organisation given
A high management job
I liked her
She eyed me suspiciously
Door open to her office
I walked in and sat down
To discuss my problem
The window behind her
Luckily I didn’t laugh
I liked her
Ignored chip on her shoulder
She was clearly on trial
And had to act like a man
In this office of men
As we got down to business
She relaxed just a little
I liked her
So gradually she changed
She would always greet me
To have a chat when we met
Even told me where she lived
And shared the office gossip
Wonder what happened to her
I liked her
And the first among many
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This piece was first posted in 2015 to Poets United
Image found at www.dailyworth,com
This piece was first posted in 2015 to Poets United
A wonderful read, a window into friendship shared. Warm greetings to you!
ReplyDeleteTrue? I remember when NASA hired a young lady engineer to join our group. Not as boss, but elbow to elbow. We chummed some, a lot didn't. We went to a Rice U/U of Houston game. Not exactly a date, rather "I've got an extra ticket" thing. "We" lost my car that night.
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About 45 years ago.
DeleteWoman boss...amazing how in this day and age so many men still find it a challenge..glad you made friends with yours.
ReplyDeleteNice remembrance.
ReplyDeleteShe must have been a good boss for one to remember her.
ReplyDeleteNice one Robin
ReplyDeleteMuch love...
I guees there was a time when women felt they had to prove themselves in a man's world. I hope that is not so much the case today.
ReplyDeleteBeing a chef in a man's world and then later an engineer, I identify with the chip on the shoulder. A woman has to work twice as hard to get half the credit. Nice read and so glad you became friends
ReplyDeleteIt's always interesting when the boss is female :)
ReplyDeleteI love the end of the first stanza, and how we get know (and like) the subject... and then miss her with the speaker.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a beautiful poem.
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