I’ve taken a seasonal job at an online jewelry merchant, and been surprised by the number of orders coming in from GI’s buying engagement rings, wedding rings, and assorted baubles. The guys at the other end of the line (many Southern accents) are unfailingly polite, and sound just a little sad.
These haiku came to me:
going off to die
need a pendant for my girl
please, sir, help me out
and
ring came in the mail
can I return this order
jody got my girl
Anyone who’s been in the service knows who Jody is; he’s the one who stayed at home.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
