Chairs formed circles not ranks
Voices tuned to each other’s weather
A glance replaced baton
Silence held the downbeat
No throne at the front
Only room for listening
Harmony rose from sideways light
Windows learned the refrain
Visitors searched for leader
Found mirrors instead
Song claimed the ceiling
Gave it back as kindness
Upon leaving coats felt lighter
Steps kept the tempo
Power a rumor outside
Music a fact inside