a minute later

the judge entered

the room

all fell silent

dare I say

all eyes bugged?

the judge red

as a beet ya know

began to intone

and as quickly

did his mouth foam

and he flustered

as if he'd burst

and so he did

insides charred as well-done steak

and he fell forward

delivering himself of

a one sharp volley of fart

collapsed in joy

was K's great great great grandchild

whatta reprieve

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