Committee at a Distance

It’s a surprisingly pleasant
And soothing routine, a meeting
At distance on screens, the motions

Submitted, the polls going up,
Read, click, and submit, vote counted.
That it’s a harmonious group

Helps—most votes are unanimous.
But it’s the rhythm of thing,
Swinging along, in a warm room

At home, not under office lights,
Thinking here we are functioning,
Working smoothly, getting things done.

It’s almost like licking our fur,
Being sure to clean out our paws.