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Honor the Gracious Doorman

Elegant traditions slowly fade. A life of service, a worthy trade. Helping others is its own reward; inherent virtue can't be ignored. Wear a tie, tip your hat, shine your shoe, don a spat. That's the proper way to do; adopt a cultured world view. Bow to kings, royals 'n mates; respect heads of state, delegates. Greet keen chums only by first name but global icons with refrain. Represent with pride your workplace; they'll recall a friendly face. Of course, you're free to have some fun, remember to square your cummerbund!

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Date: 7/29/2021 8:52:00 PM
Beautiful write. Congratulations on your win!
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Greg Gaul
Date: 7/30/2021 11:55:00 AM
I graciously honor your congratulations and visit.
Date: 7/10/2019 6:20:00 AM
I love the elegant dress and manners of yesteryear. No road rage, people actually pulled over to help if you had a stalled car. If I want to return to that era I just have to watch a black-and-white movie or read this wonderful poem again! A fave for me my friend! : ) xxoo
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Greg Gaul
Date: 7/10/2019 8:23:00 AM
Connie, yesteryear is such a neat word, maybe worthy of a poem itself. Surely those times and traditions are comforting to those of us who remember. Thanks always for your kind remarks and visit.
Date: 7/2/2019 8:50:00 PM
Gosh. This is just great. Such a splendid tribute to an underappreciated and dying 'craftsman.' Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Greg. Best wishes, Gershon
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Greg Gaul
Date: 7/3/2019 6:14:00 PM
Happy to see someone appreciates an offbeat subject and my approach. Usually I pick prompts that catch my notice and that may interest others. Your comments are heartening. Thanks so much.

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