Twas' 2022 and had nothing to fear,
On Thursday's date, December eight, so clear.
In Bellevue, a promotion was my fate,
Anticipation grew for the festive cheer,
With the new year ahead, drawing near.
Come Monday, December twelve, dismay,
Three projects stalled, causing a fray.
Complete the tasks, no more to clock,
For R2D2's rollout, tick-tock.
Friday's end in December's fold,
A department shrunk, stories untold.
Layoffs struck, CEO's indifference shown,
In December's cold, hearts turned to stone.
Layoffs happen in December, a bitter rhyme,
Adding sorrow to the season, a somber chime.