Court Reporter

One of the toughest jobs
I can imagine
Is that of a Court Reporter.
They must listen to
And record every word
Spoken in trial after trial
Whether the words are rushed,
Garbled, whispered
Or mumbled.
They have to be able to
Repeat what ever has been said
Word for word.
They can’t let boredom
Or the tediousness
Of the trial process
Lull them to sleep
As it would do me.
They must be fully awake
And alert at all times,
Ready for whatever happens.