Experience Required Poem by Raj Arumugam

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'