Elevated

We took our grandson for the day To visit in the city. Compared to where he lives, it must seem Noisy, fast and gritty. He marveled at the bridges, The tall buildings and the river, But there was one department Where I knew that we’d deliver - For elevators currently Rank high up on his list Of things that seem to thrill him. (Escalators coexist.) He proudly pushed the buttons, Counted floors as they zipped by And in Daddy’s office building There were 8 that he could try! A Barnes & Noble stop was great Not only for a book But for the escalators (Up and down) that we all took. Suburban kids are used to Lots of room in which to play But a nana with an elevator Garners some cachet.