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162. Anything But Small

Who could have guessed that small would impress
Those who think nothing but being just okay?
When you did arrive they thought you would leave
Because they preferred to keep things their way

So despite this and that you assembled your team
And set about making them give some attention
Despite tepid support you marched straight ahead
Quickly gaining notice despite their apprehension

Though they tried to stop you in your first year
Solely due to their desire to save more monies
You quickly showed them the error of their ways
Reaping results through more contracts with fixed fees

The client became your ally as your pushed straight ahead
Gaining high regard from communities both near and far
Regardless of whether they knew what you really did
To those that understood you were really a star

Being honored by your peers and those you did work
Is a testimony to both your effort and lots of sweat
So although you time here required you to strive
You should take pride in achieving goals that weren’t to be met

As you now say goodbye and depart in fine spirit
To venture forth once more to a new career
Take solace in the fact that you’ve done a great job
We wish luck and at least the success you had here


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