Dexterity

Modern man has less dexterity. I think I know one reason why, The replacement of the button With the zippered trouser fly. It took some finger manipulation To keep each button firmly seated Just a brief tug of the zipper and The manoeuvre’s now completed. No exercise of the fingers or Checks on leaving the loo Just to ensure that no button Was fastened slightly askew. Modern man can have confidence Nothing untoward is left on show Just one pull of the fastener and He’s concealed and ready to go. But, has he paid a prince by not Having to stop and linger To correctly place each button And thus exercise each finger. It didn’t burn many calories Maybe not even a couple But it required coordination And it kept the fingers supple. A lost trouser button could Very easily be sewn back on A broken zipper means use of Garment at least temporarily gone. Yes, there was a lot to be said For the buttoned trouser fly. I suppose I’m just a relic From times long gone by When the world was less hasty Without this modern daily stress And a man had the time just To pause and check his dress.