June 8: Least of All Possible Evils

When deadlines change from three weeks into one

Priorities must then be rearranged:

Allot the maximum that can be done

And hope that no one task will be shortchanged;

For when there are three tasks, and two of them

Involve a partner, you’ll be glad you worked

The solo parts: strategically condemn

The groups and hope the partner hasn’t shirked.

But destiny ignores all strategy,

No matter how meticulously planned

And so whatever outcomes you foresee,

Prepare for their dismissal out of hand.

Through work an...