Believe it or not, it's hard to write a decent poem about such a naturally poetic subject as a business meeting.


The Day Before I was Demoted

There was a flash, a spark in his eyes,
An ember which quickly was covered,
But not put out. Our leader had called
Us to give us his plan. “Any questions?”
He asked, expecting none, and nobody
Spoke. Everyone smiled until I said that
I had one (of many, in truth, but one
Would do), and I asked, aware that
What I was asking would pull at
A string which could have, and should have,
Unraveled his plan. Faces grew fearful.
The ember flared, but soon it was hidden.
The leader rose. He dryly chuckled,
“That's been considered. Anything else?”
Then he left.



Poetry by Lawrence Beck The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2011-10-11 at 14:40

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