Court Hall

Clop cloppers meambulating, flop flipping
jangle parade
           as applause erupts from toilet
           and woof double doors
                           glide atop golden butterfly
                           jitter fly.

"Doing 30-day intermittent
 The guy is going to walk."

Beyond wireglass
young woman trembles, tugs a sob
            leaking anguish
            spills language in long threads.
Clerk spools
His Honour, down-tufted,
            bends ear
            ruby breasted
            bleached tassels.


vacuous pause


No slide click flop
            round grey corner
            fade creaking
                            door.  shut.