Workplace Hazard

Workplace Hazard

(PM XLIV)

Red had left early that day,

much earlier than usual as

said he had a number of errands

to run after work.

I think he only drank about

three beers that morning

which was light for him.

I vaguely remember saying

goodbye as he flew out the

back door like a wet cat.

Fifteen minutes later there was

a commotion in the back parking

lot by the loading docks.

I got outside in time to see Red

standing there in his underwear.

His clothes, mail bag and mail

lay strewn on the ground beside

him.

"I'll fucking see you all tomorrow,"

he yelled as I wondered what had

got into him.

His car exploded out of the parking

lot leaving the remnants in a lonely

pile on the concrete.

Within ten feet of the pile, reasons became clear

the smell of skunk rose in my nostrils

once again inspiring my gag reflex.

MCC