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How to Appear Professional

If morning was

too brief to trim

those pine tree prickles

off of your lower limbs, it's okay.

Step 1: ***** hose.

 

After a mirror's

glance, you will be tempted to panic.

Step 2: Stay calm. Peel

the dead animal

off the side of your cheek.

Let the hairbrush

paste the fly-aways

into a hot, greased bun.

 

How easy it is

to experience a wardrobe malfunction.

Remember to keep it simple.

Step 3: Slip on

that black pencil skirt,

the polyester one--not

the leather.

 

No one needs to know

that you were up late

watching sitcom reruns. Remove

the screaming purple rings.

Step 4: make-up. Base

is your friend.

 

You are now prepared.

Smear on

your finest ruby red

lips, and tuck in

your leopard-print

bra strap.

Step 5: Strut your

stuff. Retail has never seen

such class.

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sarah-moseley
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Nov 12, 2012
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