A Round Table

King Arthur had the right design
For when ideas abound
Discussion goes much smoother
At a table that is round.

When more than four sit down to talk
At tables long or square
The conversation’s aimed at who
Sits in the closest chair.

So little groups will splinter off
And miss the latest news
Of those down at the other end,
Affecting points of views.

But when the table’s round, all those
Participate as one
And everyone’s caught up before
The meal is even done.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Borke Avatar
November 14, 2019 at 8:49 AM
So true. I never noticed the advantage, and it’s a big one
Wolf Avatar
November 13, 2019 at 9:03 PM
This is terrific Ilene! Who was the dunce -- maybe Merlin, LOL --- who thought of rectangular tables, anyway?!! Smiles, Gershon
Allison Avatar
November 13, 2019 at 5:35 PM
such an insightful poem Ilene, we went out for birthday celebrations on Saturday - there were 16 of us on one long table... we never got to talk to the others at the far end of the table. Just love your style my friend:-) hugs jan xx
Leffanta Avatar
November 13, 2019 at 5:00 PM
Clever girl! Well done, indeed! Aloha! Rico
Adams Avatar
November 13, 2019 at 3:52 PM
Amazing! You are truly a master of your craft. I love this. It's another FAV for me! Who else could make such a cleverly rhymed poem out of a table! Very well done (again!) my friend......pat
Green Avatar
November 13, 2019 at 10:34 AM
Love this Ilene. What a clever piece. Leave it up to you my friend to pluck a theme out of thin air and create a fun poem from it.
Rigoler Avatar
November 13, 2019 at 4:59 AM
Love the insight you bring to your poems, Ilene, as well as your style of delivery. Many thanks for reading my work. / M
Allison Avatar
November 13, 2019 at 5:33 PM
Isn't she just wonderful Maurice i adore her style:-) hugs jan xx
Gauthier Avatar
November 12, 2019 at 8:29 PM
Charming poem, Ilene. Good ol' King Arthur. The history came though in your poem.
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