An Appointment, Aptly Kept

Fingers percussive along a

trouser slick thigh

silk tie tight and casually throbbing

against your neck your

throat

will you get it – will you

yes. Confidence, eloquence, exuberance

it’s a power move

Asserting the value of time, you

remember, desperate to impress

wondering if once admitted you will

take

a chair or ask to be seated

You Need This

only let them see hunger sharp edged by tenacity

not starving, belly growling, eyes glazing in nervy pain

Remember your worth, your intelligence

attention to detail and competitive drive

pray that it matters in this terrifying moment

before Death comes and bids you

enter

Finally.

Deep breath, now.