the four-letter word

visa. yet again. i can't believe that r has been rejected a schengen. a true globe-trotter, this is a shock! he was supposed to attend a conference in paris. and then, come to visit me. not anymore. r, it must have been your snap...why didn't you shave ??!!

and of course, the french embassy has not deigned to offer a reason for the refusal. i mean, REALLY, what's the matter with the world ?

many calm, deep breaths.

but again, REALLY, what's the matter with the world ?

worse, what's going to be the implication of this rejection on future travel? r, will you EVER get to come here? like, in this life?

so visa officer,
now you have done
the blackest deed,
you're the pits indeed.

now how is r
to live in this world?
woes are he and she,
and woe is me!