Ode to a Catered Lunch

The cart is wheeled in

All turn to look

Sandwiches!

Turkey, roast beef, grilled vegetables

Speaker droning on

Slide after slide

But all attention is fixed on the buffet

Finally!

We break for lunch

The line moves slowly

Each sandwich scrutinized, the drones search for the perfect one

No tuna? Too much mayo on the potato salad!

Many complaints

But oh, catered lunch, you provide respite, entertainment, and nourishment during this dull, dull meeting.

Oh! There are cookies too!

Satisfaction