Behind the Blinds

Curtains or Venetian blinds, Drapings, shutters, shades Serve to keep our privacy From peeping Tom parades. Everybody loves a glimpse Into another’s space, Surreptitiously, of course, And never face to face. Which is why our views are blocked With drapery or blind; Thus it’s more enticing, wond’ring Just what hides behind. Often, though, we’ll get a peek At furniture and shelves And people who, ironically, Live like we do ourselves.