Haikus and Ninjas

You know what they say – it’s the simple things that make life worthwhile; and nothing brings more joy to the life of a little paper-pushing, red-tape wielding, civil servant than to participate in a little impromptu, rapid-fire, electronic bantering. Folks, you know exactly the types of email strings that I’m talking about! Oh the delight that a cubicle slave feels to witness one spontaneously erupt, to add to the flame one’s own inane two cents, and most importantly, the momentary sense of absolute elation when one’s response is validated by subsequent repartee. During times like these, I know I'm putting my Master's degree to good use. Why bother trying to save the world, when mediocrity can feel soooo good.

This afternoon, in attempt to ward off that post-lunch sluggishness, I wrote a haiku for my cubie neighbour, in honor of his imminent one month adventure in Bali. Upon the presentation of my Pulitzer-worthy poem, the following brief "mylifeisaverage"sque dialogue ensues:

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From: Cubicle slave #1
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 1:20 PM
To: Cubicle slave #2
Subject: RE: Cubicle slave #2’s vacation haiku

Heading to Bali
Soft sand, warm breeze, epic waves
Cowabunga dude

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-----Original Message-----
From: Cubicle slave #2
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 1:21 PM
To: Cubicle slave #1
Subject: RE: Cubicle slave #2’s vacation haiku

Sounds like it was written by a ninja turtle.

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From: Cubicle slave #1
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 1:29 PM
To: Cubicle slave #2
Subject: RE: Cubicle slave #2’s vacation haiku

I could be an undercover ninja

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-----Original Message-----
From: Cubicle slave #2
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 1:32 PM
To: Cubicle slave #1
Subject: RE: Cubicle slave #2’s vacation haiku

Seems more likely you are an undercover TMNT fan

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From: Cubicle slave #1
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 1:37 PM
To: Cubicle slave #2
Subject: RE: Cubicle slave #2’s vacation haiku

Don't make me prove my totally tubular ninja skills on you!

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-----Original Message-----
From: Cubicle slave #2
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 1:37 PM
To: Cubicle slave #1
Subject: RE: Cubicle slave #2’s vacation haiku

Fair enough



Don’t know about you, but I could seriously see this secret ninja business being adapted into an episode of The Office. Isn't it obvious that I should not be working as an engineer, but rather a television writer?

Happy Hump Day Everyone.