Nine Till Five

by Milly Hayward   Jun 5, 2019


I type all day, and answer phones.
Just one of many, standard clones.
Life's so dull, I could almost weep.
Try my best, not to fall asleep.

Back upstairs, I'm shuffling papers.
Dreaming of, some office capers.
No one notices, little me.
Unless they need, a cup of tea.

Around me robots, without minds.
Blinkered workers, their lives defined.
Is this what fate now holds for me?
Or is there some way, to be free?

I Look around, the coast is clear.
My heart is racing, full of fear.
Sneak out carefully, on the floor.
Then run to freedom, out the door.

Now there will be, no going back.
For surely I, will get the sack.
Here right now, my destiny spins.
Fortunes changed, my new life begins.

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  • 5 years ago

    by Em (marmite)

    Hahaha loved this especially as recently I've been wondering if I could escape without being seen lol

  • 5 years ago

    by Tanya Southey

    Much to my husband's frustration, I have turned my back on corporate career and am carving out my destiny in other ways. Not nearly as lucrative, but my soul is so much happier! I can so relate to this beautiful poem.

    • 5 years ago

      by Milly Hayward

      Tanya, well done for your well timed escape and I wish you every success in your endeavours. Life is too short to be a replaceable cog. Peace with yourself and the freedom to make your own choices are gifts beyond price. Milly x

  • 5 years ago

    by Brenda

    Milly, I think we have all dreamed of running out the door and not looking back. Being a worker drone myself it can grind on you. Well done-

  • 5 years ago

    by Michael

    Nicely done Miss Milly and the humour behind it ;)

    I always thought... would people be happier doing 4 days with extra 2 hours and extending the weekend to blot out 'moody Monday'? M :)x

    • 5 years ago

      by Milly Hayward

      Glad you liked it Michael. Yes it would be great if everyone got the chance to work a four day week and have a glorious long week end :) Milly x

  • 5 years ago

    by Everlasting

    It reminded me of this short film I watched not long ago,

    https://youtu.be/PDHIyrfMl_U

    • 5 years ago

      by Milly Hayward

      Just checked out the link it is a cute little movie. THank you for sharing it. Milly x

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