Does it work? A testing poem

Written in 2018, first performed live at TestBash Brighton 2019 as a 99-second talk. Go to 2:41 to see my shaky performance. It was literally the first time reading my poetry to a crowd since being bullied at school for doing it. You can see my hands shaking and mouth contorting! I still get nervous speaking in public, but I have more coping skills now. 

Does it work? 

So, does it work? 

They ask
Eager anticipation
Strained expectation
They long for the elation of validation
For their creation 

It works on my machine
And the code looks oh so clean
And from the unit testing I can gleam
All is working
So it seems

So, does it work? 

I’ll instigate an investigation
Think about the context situation
People of all sorts
And their variation
Accessible personas and maybe a simulation 

I’ll examine the foundation
Report my observation
And if there’s any recommendation
I’ll happily give a verbalisation
Of the points in my notation 

So, does it work? 

I can see your animation
As I check your installation
As we run the integration
We will gain illumination
And ensure no degradation 

So, does it work?

I’m not one for exaggeration
As I ponder my interpretation
Of the myriad combination
To begin theorisation
Of the behaviours sophistication 

SO… DOES IT WORK?!?! 
    
Based on my examination  
And with no more procrastination
I’ll give my declaration
With a final proclamation
That it’s a veritable sensation 

So to answer your communication
Asking about the classification
I have no hesitation
Declaring my appreciation
Of your wonderful formation 

So
Simply put, 

Yes, 
Based on the time allowed and data available, I think we have a reasonable level of confidence to move this forward. 

Congratulations