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!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Alex Avatar
July 29, 2021 at 8:52 PM
Beautiful write. Congratulations on your win!
Gaul Avatar
July 30, 2021 at 11:55 AM
I graciously honor your congratulations and visit.
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 10, 2019 at 6:20 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
Gaul Avatar
July 10, 2019 at 8:23 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.
Wolf Avatar
July 2, 2019 at 8:50 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
Gaul Avatar
July 3, 2019 at 6:14 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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