The journalist stated,
' this story has mileage and could
run and run'

The editor replied
' why drive your car without tyres
when all you're doing is gouging
the roads and ruining your rims
and car in the process'

The journalist answered
' let's call it poetry then'

The Editor intoned drily,
'its unsubstantiated, unverified
sources dubious, very dubious.
No, call it fiction and go find a publisher
and another job'