FIGURING

Figuring it out is the easy thing to do

You know what must be done

Others also know

The question is about courage

Who will be the one to step up

The opposition may be fierce

It would be easy to lay low

And rely on the status quo

But moving forward will not allow

Hurt feelings will be in the picture

We had better think this over

Do what we must do in a way that

Is clear and professional

To tell someone that they are

No longer needed and will have to go

It is not an everyday task

We have done the facing up

Now we will get on with the task

It would be best to have a meeting

This should be handled face to face

A letter received in the mail

Would lack the respect and grace

We are sorry that it has come to this

But we are meeting to let you know

We must terminate our arrangement

Your services which we did request

Were carried out with strength and zest

Now they are folding over, weak at best

Our budget is crumbling, and your vacation

Time expanding, the contract expiring

Our situation must come to a rest

We appreciate what you have done

Have a bonus for you, excessive to some

But will get you by until you decide

Where you will go, you cannot stay

And somehow, we will get along

This is not easy to do, but we are

Down to only a few with no one to blame

We will share this information in a letter

Of recommendation, then you

Can be on your way. We thank you for

What you have done. We wish you well.

Stanski

January 17, 2023, ^