Tuesday, April 14, 2015

By Reasons of Insanity

  
It began as an idea and quickly evolved into a philosophy.

The premise was sound and immediately adopted.

Its activities take place five days a week and the outcome is not always predictable.

 
There is a general scuffing of shoes and hushed murmurs as participants and guest enter.

An announcement is made and collectively all acknowledge.


Proclamations made with zeal, statements with authority and things are underway.

 
Accusations abound and serious tones quickly snuff out sparks of hope.

 
Elevated objections and excited utterances until admonitions stifle the gathering.

 
Lunch – recess and adjournments interrupt proceedings.

 
Speculations seep out in strained whispers.

 
The collection of 12 sift and probe through rubble, lies and good intentions, all while personalities and egos scrape their already frayed edges.

 
A long awaited statement is announced and fates are sealed.

 
Twelve jurors stand, gathering purses, scarves and identities –

 

They leave as individuals. 

 

Their lives - also forever changed.
 
 

 

 

 

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