Take It Back

I sent my resume to god In MLA and 12-point font My awards are all in order and my references are pretty strong

My bullets points: concise And now my grammar's fixed and typo's found I'm hopin' if she sees it, I have made my English teacher proud

And I've done my share of charity But left out the profanities I know that he's a busy guy and maybe won't remember these

The omnipotent editor knows all the tricks by now, I'm sure But first impressions stick, so I am leading with my best foot first

So now I wait for a response A call from my potential boss Did I apply 'cause I am lost? Is it too late to call it off?

I didn't know I had an answer for this question 'til I asked But now that I am set in motion, all I want's a second chance Take it back

And I'm flinching as I check the mail And flip through bills and grocery sales I throw out all the clutter, understand that it can't help me now

But there it is, I'm finally heard 'cause in my hands: the holy word The envelope is gold and it's addressed to "whom it may concern"

And I'm too scared To look inside With shaking hands And fading eyes

But nothing now can change at all the contents of this envelope It's best I get this over with 'cause ignorance won't save my soul

And I read the words one at a time But can't get past the leading line My eyes refocus, open wide "Your application's been denied"

I didn't know I had an answer for this question 'til I asked But now that I may never have it, all I want's a second chance Take it back!

"Your application's been denied We can't accept you at this time We'll keep your paperwork on file We'll reach back out when it's your time

We know that life can seem so cruel That's why today is just too soon You still have so much left to do The world's not ready to lose you

So many lives to still impact Some still have yet to cross your path We know that it's a lot to ask Please learn your worth, and take it back"

Take it back

I take it back