The Last Revision.

I have no idea who wrote this, but while I was sorting out files for school I stumbled across this, and had to share It. This is a big laugh.

The Last Revision

The Draftsman and the Engineer are men of skill and vision,

At least they are until they hear,
That hated word -- REVISION.

The Engineer with practiced eye,
Surveys his grand design,
The Draftsman draws so expertly,
Each complicated line.

Complete! They sign contentedly,
"Miraculous Precision!"
Oh Optimists! Tomorrow Brings,
Catastrophe! -- REVISION.

Revsion one, adds this new piece,
Revision two, improves it.
Revsion three, makes it just right,
Then number four, removes it.

"You can't do this," "You can't do that,"
We'll wait for a decision,
"But in the meantime, just revise,
That last revised -- REVISION."

Revise! Revise! The very word,
Fills engineers with dread.
Tho' die they must, they'll be revised,
To make damn sure they're dead.

They hope that God's no Engineer
When he makes his decision,
If once thy win their wings they hope,
There'll be no last -- REVISION.