Keith Bickerstaffe Poet Quatrain

Airs and Graces

Pulling chairs and holding doors 
are gestures of respect 
I cling to reverentially, 
actions that o'ershadow intellect. 

In times long gone I'd doff my hat 
and dress in spats and bow-tie 
to woo a damsel with dispatch, 
a wink, a nod, to catch her eye. 

Nowadays, old-fashioned graces 
often meet with glares askance, 
with worried and suspicious faces 
I don't get a second glance.

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Old Man Emu February 16, 2016 at 11:27 PM Ah we do lament these things. How do we keep up with such nasty changes. Well done Keith great write as usual. Cheers Craig Keith Bickerstaffe February 17, 2016 at 12:02 AM Thanks so much! Best wishes, Keith

RC Arts February 16, 2016 at 9:35 PM I've been scoffed at for doing these things on several occasions. I understand that what was once being polite is now considered sexist. I also Liked the poem. Keith Bickerstaffe February 17, 2016 at 12:03 AM Thanks Randall... much appreciated. Keith

Matthew Anish February 16, 2016 at 6:35 PM Maybe chivalry is dead! Or at least it is not respected anymore. Unique theme to this one. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish Keith Bickerstaffe February 16, 2016 at 6:37 PM It will never die as far as I'm concerned. Thanks Matthew. Best wishes, Keith

Ilene Bauer February 16, 2016 at 6:31 PM guess i'm old-fashioned, but i still admire and appreciate those chivalrous gestures. i notice that, in my apt. building, younger men do not possess those "airs and graces," but the men of my generation always signal for me to exit before them. i enjoyed this poem, keith... Keith Bickerstaffe February 16, 2016 at 6:35 PM I will always obey the laws of chivalry... to me they will never die! Thanks Ilene! Best wishes, Keith