Columbus had men who slept

During days while the nights kept…

Watch at posts

For men or ghosts,

Watching over the inept.

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This happens yet today

While office folks are away…

Security stands

As need demands,

Minding the store night and day!

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Columbus Day I’ll work

Time -and-a half the only perk…

That, and quiet

You just can’t buy it,

We enjoy that with a smirk!

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–J.E.C.