The Bureaucrat’s Carol

Spreadsheets and paperwork
all done up in care
Wrapped up next year’s budget
in amazing detail
 
It’s time to report
that all is quite well
I’ve jolly support
and am gladdened to tell:
 
I’ll issue a Merry Christmas
I’ll issue a Merry Christmas
I’ll issue a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year!
 
All properly done in triplicate form
1999-XMAS-9-OPM (modified)
You’re entitled by law to a modicum of cheer
we’ll assign you a relatively good New Year
 
We’re closing the office and
locking the door
I think there’s a shutdown
and can’t disclose more
 
But…
 
I’ll issue a Merry Christmas
I’ll issue a Merry Christmas
I’ll issue a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year!