they are going to vote ‘guilty’
and she refuses to believe
the new procedures are fair
nervous as she ascends the podium
unfolding her statement – she is not
convinced that bias has been eliminated
a dozen people deliberating in a room
is better than
a million poised behind smartphone screens
Note: Now read the story from the last line through to the first!
Alanah Andrews is an English teacher in Australia. She is the author of “Beyond,” A Short Story Collection of twisted tales, ghosts, aliens, murder, and “beyond.” You can follow her at facebook.com/alanahandrewsauthor.
Very cool!
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it :)
A rather thought provoking mirrored poem-superbly crafted and very clever.
Thanks Melanie, it was a lot of fun to write.
Fantastic! I enjoyed it very much!
Thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed it :D
Amazing! Skillful and creative. Kudos.
Thanks, Eileen!