a gentleman and his hat in an elevator

any building may be classified
as a dwelling when a gentleman
and his hat in an elevator

the street has the character of a house
or not in the presence of such offenses

an assembly is usually so crowded
and in public buildings the left hand
which is why so many prefer canes

a more loyal citizen just might
for as long as he claims a spot
the atmosphere who wouldn’t
prefer a preface to a boiled fish!



the intentional cut

for one person to not look
not only directly is a breach
a cause of which can warrant

anyone whose eyes are wounded
or would open quick of memory

yet all too easily can fail
much attracted as this does
excuse but excuses explain
the intentional cut happily
is practically unknown

whether you are man or woman
I am very glad the breakup of

the victim embarrassed
to all who witness

a century ago it was not
unheard of in such a bad
place even young women
had to know of strangers