Offended By Your Mediocrity

He arrived already disappointed. It saves time.

The hat adds height he does not need.

The height was never the point, obviously — the point is the angle,

the one that lets him look down at sea level.

He has read the proposal. Twice, unfortunately.

Somewhere in there is a good idea, buried under people afraid to have one.

He isn't rude. He is simply done pretending patience is a virtue.

The cigar stays unlit most of the time.

He likes holding something he doesn't need permission to enjoy.

Ink on paper, A3 · "Business as Usual" series.