Richmond

Richmond Lecture Theatre

Stairs sloping downward,
In this theatre of learning,
The learned is performing.

Armed with mic, powerpoint,
Surrounded by the eerie hum and glow,
Emitted from technological equipment,
Perched upon his stage.

A shrill attack interrupts,
From a rebellious mobile phone,
Awakens those in the audience,
Lulled by the deadweight of terminology.