The Monk's Novices

the monk gathers his robes
as he gathers his students
his novices

today his theme is community

to the outsider:
bunch of guys watching the world cup

the tired monk knows better

Tired Monk Maxim 2.5 and 2.6

2.5

yes, page him - go get the monk
send a runner
the coffee will be brewed
right and true

2.6

but he still wants the office girl to help
ah - the joy of passing on wisdom
a true bell of clarity

Tired Monk Maxim 2.4

coffee empty
call the tired monk
have him paged
he makes it best

Tired Monk Maxim 2.3

be wary:

those trails of coffee cups
lead back to your desk
boss man may catch you in
a styrofoam trap

Tired Monk Maxim 2.2

when sneaking out early:

stroll through the office
- be seen upfront
as you sneak out the back

This is known as the "I just saw him effect".

Tired Monk Maxims 2.0 and 2.1

2.0

never place one's hands
within your robes
or pockets when the boss approaches

2.1

never reveal
that you embrace
eternal concept of "do nothing"

Tired Monk Maxim 1

when sleep shuffling
down the halls of work, and business
always carry papers