The Boss & The Guru - Senryu Series Poem by Sandra Martyres

The first quarter ends
Boss has only three to go
And not much to show

Top lines are lagging
Well below targets with his
Bottom lines sagging

In sheer despair
Boss consults a guru who
Guarantees success

But in the fine print
The Guru's assurance is
Subject to payment

It is a tough call
Boss brushes aside the Guru
And works on his own

Nothing does improve
A panic attack grips him
Boss recalls Guru

Guru raises fees
His payback for the heart burn
Caused by the delay

By mid year figures
Show an impressive pick up
Boss smiles benignly

But the company
Is not convinced, boss is fired
And the Guru hired