Even today
Through the hum of working respiratory, the
Waft of office perfume
And the above-average use of stairs...
Well-wishers still remark
On the novelty of food, unremarkable and
Transparent in film
The competition is different
The course though, unchanged
The bringers of flowers are
The wanting-to-belong syndicate...
An indication of shyness
From the carriers of buffets
They will always remain in dialogue
Alice's leaving-do
Will see to that