My Inbox
We’re past the time of
Return receipt requested
From slush pile to inbox
Right to spam.
I’ve initially been reviewed
While my submission’s been received
I should expect to hear back or
Not at all.
If they’re interested,
They’ll let me know
In other words, don’t call us,
We’ll call you.
Phone interview screenings
Lead to real in person views
Let’s play 20 Questions before
Mock lessons.
Like what we’ve read, so
We’re requesting pages
A partial, a full, a
Rejection.
The position’s been filled
Form rejection’s been sent,
Expiration date’s passed
Like bad milk.
Crafted resume, cover,
Query, synopsis, pages
It’s all the same in the end
No, thank you.
I collect interview requests
Like business cards,
Third time’s the charm
Job offer.
As they like to say,
it just takes on yes
Maybe’s an agent’s next...
One more try.
