The Climax

The nods pass from one balding head
to another, round the polished
oak table until it stops
with the head fringed with hair of white.
The collective pauses
while the somber man,
with heavy head,
rearranges the piles of paper.
Eyes catch on the grain 
of the glowing wood.
His tired neck pulls his head
to meet the gaze of those others.
He clears his throat
to speak…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Fenn Avatar
June 23, 2022 at 2:32 PM
Great build up to the climax. Now I want to know what this person will say.
John Avatar
April 22, 2022 at 2:48 AM
Rather fascinating. Thank you, K.
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