In an office once thriving, a powerhouse team,
DC structures built, networks agleam.
Deadlines met, budgets maintained with care,
Harmony reigned, a collective flair.

But jealousy brewed, whispers in the air,
The Marias schemed, spreading despair.
Fragmented unity, their strategy bold,
Tearing us apart, stories left untold.

Resignations forced, a bleak exodus scene,
Swift terminations, a corporate machine.
The unworthy AVP, their rise unjust,
In our project's demise, their ignorance thrust.

Silo walls rise, where unity once stood,
A cautionary tale, understood.
Success targeted, a power play at stake,
A game of power, a bitter mistake.

-- an elegy for the Regionalization Team by JVM. 20 April 2022