Yeah, the boss called me in
he sat there drumming on the table edge
with his fingers
and then asked me how long
I'd been here
and I said: "5 minutes"
"No, no, " he said. "I mean
how long have you worked for me? "
"Oh, " I said, "12 months"

"And what did you tell me, " he said,
his arms folded
"at the job interview? Didn't you say
you have 5 years' experience in this kind of job? "
"Yeah, " I said

"Well, I've just checked and you never
had experience before
This is your first job!
Explain! "
"Well, I learn fast…" I said
"See, I've fitted in so well. No one's noticed."
"No I don't mean that! " he said,
drumming on the table edge again
"Why didn't you tell me the truth? "

"Oh, " I said, *"cos the job ad also said
I should have imagination
So now, Sir, I've got experience
and you very well know I've got imagination"