Business favors

He broke his nuts,
lying there, stunned,
not reveling in emotion -
for employees taking
profits, or just took him
for what he was worth,
the brand that makes
it hell for a while,
but that's not how it
went down today.

Anticipating an herb
or two - the jalapeno plant
for raking it in by the
hundreds, a new idea
for growing and sunning
this sage of wise advice -
mentoring the moment
of invention - for clever
talks, knowing an
experience could make
or break.

It's likely we'll see
another cultivating soul -
thyme for herbs to travel
to pay homage to Superman,
overnight success, or a
stay in Metropolis,
growing the super brand -
if you had known this salary,
this success, I would have
loaned you shelf space.

© 2013 Larry Ingram