Stolen Moments (a true story)

The government here in Ontario
Has wasted several minutes of my time
By sending me a notice – not in rhyme –
That said I ought to rouse myself and go
Wait in a line-up to be served. Not so:
After a wait much like a mountain-climb,
A woman told me it would be a crime
To serve me, as the notice explained. No!

The notice says to come and stand and wait
And pay some money to the Ministry,
In words completely crystal clear to me,
And words are what I know. Prevaricate,
Pretend words have no meaning, calmly state
A falsehood, but don't think that I'll agree.