Negotiations For All Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

As it is...
It comes,
This 'thing' described.
Given a name
But going unrecognized.
Some say they know it.
Some could care less.
Others who have their druthers...
Stay away from labels that contest!
And as it is...
It comes,
Regardless of what it's called.
It is not quite the peace,
Increasingly paid for...
But it will do since the real thing is stalled!
Negotiations for one!
Negotiations for all!
Taking time to sip coffee and dine,
Those who make decisions in debate
Take lunch breaks...
With choices of soft drinks, bottled water
Or wine to make.
To observe with glee those who suffer,
And crawl!
Those left helpless,
With another round of pain to be installed!
Afterall...
These are the times,
Whining is chic and discussed discreetly!