It is no longer a simple
choice to run away,
join the circus; you need
to speak to their recruiter –
so says their website.
French Foreign Legion?
I have none of the
technical skills they seek
and they have long since
discontinued their way cool,
stolen hotel-towel hats
anyway.
Even side-show carnies
know their I-9 etiquette,
urbanely quote OSHA regs
conversationally and will
e-mail you a rejection note
to your posted resume
Escape isn’t quite what it
used to be – but then,
neither is confinement.
Chaotic Zen, A' la Carte 
Ah…this was such a delight to read…it is wry and witty….I laugh out loud as I read it….thanks ever so much for this poem!
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Good poem, but I have a few notes:
1. According to their web site, the Légion étrangère still has the hats:
http://french-foreign-legion.com/french_foreign_legion_uniform.html
> The White Kepi
> Officially part of the uniform since July 19, 1939, it was first worn in
> Africa as a kepi cover, with an added neck-protection against the
> hot sun.
2. The good news is that you probably one of the technical specialties they seek:
> Signals: radio or mechanic-exchange operator
http://french-foreign-legion.com/french_foreign_legion_specialities.html
3. However, their requirements do include the requirement that you:
> be between the age of 17 and 40 years old
http://french-foreign-legion.com/french_foreign_legion_enlistment.html
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Ummm…thanks for the….uh, research? You should find a hobby…
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