Hotel Pantomime

Check into the Hotel Pantomime Hospitality cloaked; words a crime Dressed with gestures, emotions to prime Tap your bellhop, then gleefully toss him a dime Forthwith, the receptionist summon with a curt bell chime After checking in, dance through the lobby in double-time Flag down the elevator operator with a nod sublime Furrowed brow, nervously fidgeting each floor climb Then spring from the elevator and down the hall serpentine Reaching the room, cautiously open the door catching a stime Brashly throw back the curtains it's noontime Cheerfully grab a cup, stove kettle is whistling teatime Quietly trapse through the corridors saluting guests inbetween time At nine, chortle to restaurant, signal hostess to check your suppertime Finished, hustle to your room; meticulously undress for bedtime