Elevator, Elevator

Elevator, elevator
One of the most awkward places you can be
Standing, crowded much too close to me
Should you say hello or just keep to yourself?
So you stand there stiff resembling a doll on a shelf
Elevator, elevator
A sudden stench encompasses the whole box
People look around like they’ve caught the chicken pox
The air is thick with unease and irritability
Everyone’s in a rush, utilizing their capability
Elevator, elevator
After what seems to be millennia the box stops abruptly
Another stop, still standing waiting for the lobby
Irish man breaks the silence with a witty comment
Its just like the movies –elevator ineptness is his vent
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Chakrabarty Avatar
January 15, 2015 at 8:14 AM
You are not writing.Problems Aubrey?
Thajudeen Avatar
October 29, 2014 at 3:32 AM
Taking up the feelings like an elevator.
Anarka Avatar
October 26, 2014 at 9:20 PM
The Humor Is Great In This One- A Beautiful read Indeed. Check My Work Out Too - Thank You.
Goudreau Avatar
October 26, 2014 at 7:16 PM
Very authentic and love the humour you described in this read. Well done my friend! Congrats on being featured here this week!
Allison Avatar
September 27, 2014 at 6:18 PM
oh I love the humour in this write - its very difficult being confined in a small space not knowing whether to speak and there can be nothing worse than someone farting in a lift lol Hugs jan xx
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