Writing Resources from Fifteen Minutes of Fiction

Jury Duty

Oh, tell me now please, how did they find me here?
I keep my ducks in a row; mind my own rear
Yet still here I stand, put off, irritated
Slip in hand; I am called forth
I’ve been instigated!

Who’s running this lottery?
Quit pulling my name please
A team player, I am and all for camaraderie
So why does it feel like they’re picking on me?

Once, twice, three times now, my name has been called
But you? Not one time…..and I am appalled!
My civic duty…..yeah, I understand
But around this appointment, now I must plan
In an overstuffed room, with a slew of my peers
Sequestered with this group??
An irrational fear….

So away I go
A payer of tax! A registered voter!
An American proud! A legal system promoter!

I know it won’t kill me; it’s really not dreadful
Despite crowded rooms and a wait that is so dull
I like helping those who help keep the peace…..
And Yeah! The best part…I’ll get out of work at least!

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