All Rise

All Rise
Court in session

Count your blessing.
Believe Confessing.
To your conscience,
Window dressing.

Mind your manners,
Nails and hammers,
Drunken yammers,
Friendly scammers.

While you’re at it,
Clear the table.
Happy hour
If you’re able.

Scoop up Open
With a ladle.
Pour it from
Your laughing cradle.

Pay attention.
Did I mention
Whittle through
Your apprehension?

Hand in pocket,
Empty socket.
Snap your fingers.
Fly a rocket.

​Never mind.
Watch unwind.
When they call you,
Give them time.

Time, your honor.
Father, mother.
After recess,
Sister, brother.
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No further question.
In digestion,
Suspend your sentence.
Give Repentance.