The meeting was called to order
They took their seats and settled in
They were there to approve the plans
To build an after school center and gym
The common concern was for the children
A place of safety for after school fun
Not going home to an empty house
Most parents workday was not yet done
The meeting became very disruptive
And soon was out of hand
People shouting from their seats
Each one had their own plans
They soon lost sight of their common goal
Fussing over flooring and the color of walls
Forgetting the children and getting of track
No building approved, they were choking on gnats
The children had nowhere to go at that time
Some made good choices, some turned to crime
Would the center have helped, having some place to go?
After choking on gnats, hmmm, we may never know
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