I walked along the quietness
sunlight through the window
splashing the carpet burgundy
I found a place away from the loud crowd
sitting down in a chair among chairs
at a table among tables
far from the spotlight
the featured speaker
voices echoing off walls
needing paint
marks from things unknown
happenings undocumented
time passed uneventfully
until it was time
then I watched them leave
chattering and smattering
no one paying attention to I
they all made their way out
the glittering gowns
doors closing behind them
lights turned off
