Merry Christmas James!!

Since you insisted on nothing – For a gift, as in years past

We put our heads together – And for the most part, were aghast

James, you’ve got quite a history – And memories here are long

I hope you’ve never made a fauxpas - Or been somewhere, you didn’t belong!!

Remember that time you yelled – At David Walden, your good friend

It certainly had an impact – And David’s feelings, are finally on the mend

And now we can actually tell you – And all of us in the office agree

Those two pictures you wanted to hang – Really bordered on absurdity!!

Speaking of David Walden – Who seldom gets to work on time

If he had a job in Vegas – As night bartender, he’d be prime

Then hardworking Don Heibel – Could get a change of pace

He could party at Walden’s – A needed rest, from the rat race!!

We actually tried to find them – The perfect gift for you

We looked high and low for "Fainting goats" – Everyplace, but Timbuktu

Someone suggested a unique gift – But we won’t give their name

Could you use an investment advisor – Is this a legitimate claim?!!

Then there’s the story of stimulants – In your case, a travel aid

Strong coffee and Tic Tacs – Are these prescription, or homemade

Or maybe a road trip – A ride down memory lane

With your trusty driver Eugene – On your face, is that a look of pain?!!

While conducting tours in the office – Everyone agrees, that you’re the best

Until you start introducing employees – Using their wrong name to the guest

They do commend you on smartness – In business, you’ve made your mark

There’s also total agreement – You do well on tasks in which you embark!!

Now we’re getting to a sore spot – Emotions you just won’t show

It’s time you opened up my friend – Hey! This is healing, don’t you know

James is very intimidating – Because he’s so very hard to read

It’s okay to show your feelings – Even cry, if you feel the need!!

Okay, we’re closing on an upbeat – Everyone thinks you’re fair

And you allow them to think for themselves – As long as they do their share

And to Gayle, Marissa and Bryan – The family that you adore

We wish you all a Merry Christmas – And who could ask for more!!

So Mister James Hinton – We’d all just like to say

The reason we like working for you – Is not only for the pay

But life is about having fun – And this we’ll all admit

The trait we like most about you – Is that smart, dry, wit!!