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# #39. Nemine Contradicente.
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- Published: 2026-06-12T14:53:25.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-12T15:20:00.000Z
- Author: Layers of Zoe
- Tags: Signals, memoranda

The clerk writes it  
before the hands go up.  
*Nemine contradicente.*

By now it is a full member.  
It takes the good seat, by the window.  
It seconds itself.  
It is re-elected unopposed,  
as it must be,  
declares no interest, having none,  
and is, alone,  
quorate.

My chair left with me that spring.  
I walked off with my *no*  
by mistake,  
the way you take a teaspoon  
from someone's kitchen.

The rector thanks the absence  
for its candour.  
The minute records that it spoke  
warmly, at length.

Any other business: none.  
The absence has kindly agreed  
to chair.