A stumble in stating a case,
the click of pens and laptop keys,
that echo against the unbearable
silence, a contrast of hierarchy,
that stands out like a broken
mansion window.
The tick of watches drowned
out over the clash of what
a subtle resolve would look
like, as the note papers burn
like corroding lanterns,
the thermostat almost implodes
with the projected heat from all parties.
Each one side stepping
their own faux pas, another attempt
at mediation sinks like coins
into corrupt pockets;
a conclusion is finally drawn,
one which far from benefits
either side, and leaves this room
drenched in the condensation
of indecision, a double edged
sword, which they all fall upon,
spines pierced with shallow
victory.
Jonathan Butcher has had poems appear in various print and online publications including, The Morning Star, Mad Swirl, Drunk Monkeys, The Abyss, Cajun Mutt Press and others. His fourth chapbook, 'Turpentine' was published by Alien Buddha Press.
He is also the editor of online poetry journal Fixator Press.
No comments:
Post a Comment