The Hostess

The hostess asked to see their proof
That they’d received vaccines,
For New York law requires it
In their pre-seating screens.

The women, Texas tourists,
In a mean, entitled rage,
Thought that violent behavior 
Was the best way to engage.

The three attacked the hostess,
In a frenzy, caught on tape,
And without some intervention,
She’d have not made her escape.

The police were called, arrests were made;
They’ll have to show in court,
But outrage was the one response 
Each newscast did report.

To dine indoors, obey the rules;
For anyone who won’t, 
The penalty should be so stiff
It might stop those who don’t.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 9/21/2021 9:40:00 PM
I hope this is a fabrication "The three attacked the hostess, In a frenzy, caught on tape," but I am beginning to doubt that it is.
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Date: 9/19/2021 10:48:00 AM
I thought you were writing about cupcakes, not fruitcakes! Why not just ban Texans from NYC?
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 9/20/2021 11:15:00 AM
I suspect the Taliban learnt how easy it is to spread ignorance from Texans . . . ..
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 9/19/2021 12:06:00 PM
Ha! A perfect comment and solution, Rico!
Date: 9/18/2021 2:03:00 PM
Swap "might stop" in the last line for ... may incarcerate? Great poem to post on restaurant websites and restaurant doors. $$$$$
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 9/19/2021 12:07:00 PM
Thank you for reading and commenting, Chris! Much appreciated…
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