please remain calm

The one who reads the dead

never trembles.

Casualties, then the forecast,

in the same pressed suit.

It is already too late

in places I will never stand.

For me it's early.

I get dressed anyway.

Be soft. Be brief.

Carry on.

Please remain calm.

Stay behind the yellow line.

Nothing here is wrong

that panic would put right.

They found a gentle word for famine,

a cleaner word for gone.

A voice above the platform

apologises for the delay.

Each time the truth gets close,

the music starts again.

Be calm. Be kind.

As you were.

Please remain seated.

The exits are for looking at.

The lights are ornamental.

The crew is trained in smiling.

In the event of impact,

adopt the position.

Please remain.

Please.