Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Objection

I do confess, I felt tired that day,

Barely able to keep my eyelids from falling,

Even as they sentenced my cousin in court.

I suppose it was bad form, to open my mouth

When the judge was busy opening his.

Maybe it was a bad idea to let that yawn take its course

And allow my diaphragm to do it's solemn (and dynamic) duty.

But six months in jail?

For yawning?

2 comments:

  1. I see you read that story too, though "official" recapitulations say he was purposefully making noise to disrupt the proceedings. either way, it's still a bit harsh.

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  2. Funny what you find in the news, isn't it?

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