Sunday, 10 May 2026

A Primary Command

by Nick Gisburne



I want to be obedient. I do.
Review my memorandum one more time.
It seems we have conflicting points of view
Of what you are describing as a crime.
The perpetrator almost broke a rule
By crossing in a non-compliant place.
His actions were a danger that the school
Prohibits there in almost every case.
Prevention is a Primary Command,
Which nothing in my code-base contradicts.
Malfunctioning? I do not understand.
Explain exactly what I need to fix.
    Before he took a step into the street
    I warned him, then relieved him of his feet.